Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

water

1 unit

yellow onion

diced

0.5 jar

olives with pimentos

2 tbsp

recaito

2 envelope

sazon achiote

1 tsp

fresh cilantro

2 cup

long grain rice

rinsed

15 oz

Gandules

rinsed

4 clove

garlic

minced

0.5 cup

sofrito

4 tbsp

canola oil

1 tbsp

dry oregano

1 tsp

adobo

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

tomato paste

0.5 oz

pork

chopped

Step 1
~7 min

In a large 6 qt heavy pot, add canola oil and cook pork, ham, or bacon until brown.

Step 2
~7 min

Add diced yellow onions and cook until tender.

Step 3
~7 min

Add sofrito, recaito, tomato paste, rinsed long grain rice, minced garlic, fresh cilantro, olives with pimentos & juice, sazon achiote, salt, black pepper, adobo, and rinsed pigeon peas.

Step 4
~7 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 5
~7 min

Add 4 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil.

Step 6
~7 min

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, toast the rice in the oil for a few minutes before adding the liquid.

Adjust the amount of adobo and salt to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted pork or chicken.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder)
Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Puerto Rico

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Puerto Rican cuisine, often served during holidays and special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family Dinner
Celebration

Popularity Score

65/100

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