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Rice And Gandules Recipe: A Delicious Puerto Rican Dish

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Description

Rice and gandules, also known as arroz con gandules, is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that is typically served during the holidays or special occasions. The dish consists of rice cooked with pigeon peas, sofrito, and various seasonings. It is a flavorful and aromatic dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Prep Time

The prep time for rice and gandules is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for rice and gandules is approximately 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of long-grain rice
  • 1 can of gandules (pigeon peas)
  • 3 tablespoons of sofrito
  • 1 teaspoon of sazón
  • 1 teaspoon of adobo
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 3 cups of water

Equipment

  • A large pot with a lid
  • A wooden spoon
  • A can opener
  • A measuring cup

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sofrito and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
  3. Add the rice, gandules, sazón, and adobo to the pot and stir until well combined.
  4. Add the water to the pot and stir again.
  5. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. After 20 minutes, remove the lid and stir the rice.
  8. Replace the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  10. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • If you don't have sofrito, you can make your own by blending together garlic, onion, peppers, cilantro, and other seasonings.
  • If you want to make this dish vegan or vegetarian, you can use vegetable broth instead of water.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the dish such as diced ham, chopped vegetables, or cooked chicken.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 256
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Potassium: 115mg
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Vitamin A: 2%
  • Vitamin C: 6%
  • Calcium: 2%
  • Iron: 4%

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • If the rice is not fully cooked after 45 minutes, add a small amount of hot water to the pot and continue to cook until the rice is tender.
  • Leftover rice and gandules can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat the rice, add a small amount of water or broth to the pot and heat over low heat until warmed through.
  • You can also freeze leftover rice and gandules in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make rice and gandules recipe! It's a great dish to serve for family gatherings, holidays, or any special occasion.


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