Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules
Like I mentioned before, there are many different ways to make Arroz con Gandules. This is my very simplified and easy version.
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Equipment
- pot with lid
- 1 knife
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups Medium Grain rice (I like to use Goya)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 can Gandules (pigeon peas)
- 2 packets Sazon w achiote
- 1 cup ham or kielbasa
- 1 tbsp adobo
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp sofrito or recaito
- 1 packet Goya ham flavor
- 1 tbsp olives (optional)
Instructions
- Turn on burner at a medium high heat.
- Sautee sofrito and meat in oil.
- Add the 4 cups of rice and mix.
- Add the 4 cups of water and mix.
- Add Sazon, ham flavor, adobo and mix.
- Let rice come to a complete boil and then add the gandules and mix well.
- Let the rice continue to simmer in medium high heat until the liquid mostly evaporates. (it should take 3-5 minutes)
- Lower hear to LOW and mix once again. Cover with lid.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes in LOW heat.
- Uncover, fluff, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
You can add any additional ingredients that you would like to your rice like fresh cilantro, olives, chopped peppers etc. Everyone has their own liking.
I know is tempting, but DON'T uncover the rice while it's cooking, just let it do it's thing for 15-20 minutes.
Servings: 8