Arroz con Salchichas (Puerto Rican Rice with Hot Dogs)
A Puerto Rican comfort food classic! This easy to make yellow rice dish is filled with flavorful hot dogs, sofrito, and pimentos. Perfect for busy weekdays or a nostalgic family meal.
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Equipment
- 4qrt Pot
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons aceite de achiote achiote oil
- 4 sliced hot dogs or 2 cans Vienna sausages
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 2 tablespoons diced pimentos pimientos
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 4 cups mediumgrain rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 packet Goya ham seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons adobo
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium-high pan, add the achiote oil and let it heat up.
- Add sliced hot dogs (or Vienna sausages) and lightly brown.
- Stir in the sofrito and diced pimentos; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in the tomato sauce until well combined.
- Stir in rice and water, mixing everything evenly.
- Add ham seasoning, paprika, turmeric, oregano, onion powder, adobo, and salt. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Let the rice come to a simmer for about 10 minutes to absorb most of the liquid.
- Give everything in the pot a nice mix.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, paired with your favorite Puerto Rican dishes.
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Notes
- Vienna sausages can be used instead of hot dogs for a traditional version.
- Adjust seasonings to taste for a milder or more flavorful dish.
- Perfect paired with chuletas guisadas, fried plantains, or a fresh salad.
- Save left-over in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Servings: 6