dinner · dairy-free
Arroz con gandules
Puerto Rico's holiday rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, ham, olives and sazón, with a crispy pegao bottom.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.
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Method
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1
Fry ham in oil, add sofrito and cook 3 minutes.
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2
Add tomato sauce, sazón, alcaparrado and gandules with liquid.
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3
Add water and salt (taste: slightly salty), bring to a boil.
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4
Stir in rice, cook uncovered until water drops below the rice.
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5
Stir once, cover (with banana leaf if using) and cook on low 25 minutes; don't stir, to form pegao.
