Authentic Cuban Arroz Imperial (Rice Casserole)
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic, along with tomato sauce, Cuban spices, some vino seco, and bay leaves to make a quick Cuban sofrito.
- 2Bathe your chicken in this deliciousness and let it simmer.
- 3Using a rice cooker, combine equal parts long grain rice, chicken broth from earlier, adobo, and bijol for fluffy yellow rice in 10 to 12 minutes.
- 4Layer your Cuban lasagna with mayo, rice, chicken, ham, and cheese until you reach the top.
- 5Add a final generous layer of cheese.
- 6Pop this in the oven for 20 minutes.
- 7Broil at the end for a cheesy golden brown finish.
Ingredients
- 2 Ibs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 onion, rough chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups water
- 1 tsp adobo
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 cup dry white cooking wine
- 3.5 cups long grain rice
- 4.5 cups strained chicken broth from above
- 2 tsp bijol or yellow/orange coloring
- 2 tsp adobo
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 Ib chopped deli ham
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Equipment
rice cookeroven
Tips
- Use strictly thighs and broth for added flavor.
- Broil at the end for a cheesy golden brown finish.
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