Arroz a la Cubana

Y's brunch today is a Filipino household staple. Served with scrambled egg strips and grilled plantains (saba), this dish is perfect even for younger babies who are just starting out with baby-led weaning.  

Arroz a la Cubana for toddlers/babies

Ingredients

100 grams of lean ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)

1/2 cup of diced carrots

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

Onion and garlic for sauteing

1 whole ripe plantain (saba)

1 egg

Chopped basil leaves (optional)

1. On a non-stick pan, fry/grill your saba slices until both sides are crispy. Set aside.
2. (On the same pan) Fry your scrambled egg (no seasoning). Set aside and slice into 1-inch-wide strips. 
3. Saute your ground meat over minced garlic onions. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the meat is cooked.
4. Once the meat is cooked. put in the diced carrots and tomato sauce. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the diced carrots become soft. 
5. As an optional step, you may add fresh chopped basil leaves to add a little twist to the traditional minced meat dish. 
6. Serve the egg strips, grilled banana, and minced meat with rice.