Arroz Con Gandules (Rice With Pigeon Peas)

"A simple and flavorful dish from Puerto Rico. Pigeon peas are a tiny green-brown bean usually found in the latin food section. Substitute any small bean (black-eyed peas, etc) for the pigeon peas. Serve with a cabbage and tomato salad and some crispy warm tostones."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large pot with a lid gently brown ham steak in oil.
  • Add sofrito, sazon, boullion cube, olives and undrained pigeon peas.
  • Simmer gently to mix flavors.
  • Stir in rice and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-high.
  • Boil until no visible liquid remains, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  • Heap rice and bean mixture into a mound in the center of the pot. Cover with lid and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir and check rice for doneness every 5 minutes or so. A crisp rice crust will form on the bottom if the mix is not stirred often. This will add a bit of crunch to the dish but I have found all the men in my family love the crust!
  • When rice is tender, stir once again to fluff mixture.
  • Serve with sliced of avocado and garnish with additional green olives.

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