ARROZ CON GANDULES (YELLOW RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS)

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup Spanish olive oil
1 small piece salt pork
2 tablespoons Sofrito Marinade, recipe follows
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup rice
1 (12-ounce) can goya gandules or pigeon peas
1 teaspoon saffron
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 to 3 cups water or chicken stock
1 green pepper, small dice
1/2 Spanish onion, small dice
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil and salt pork over medium-high heat. Add sofrito and cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste and mix well, cook for 2 minutes. Add rice and cook 2 minutes being careful not to scorch the rice, turning all the time. Add saffron and gandules and stir constantly. Add liquid, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring everything to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Do not disturb. After 15 minutes, check the rice. Stir. Recover. Turn off heat and let steam for 5 minutes more. Serve immediately with pernil asado or alone. The rice should be fluffy and separate. The color should be golden.
  • Mix together all ingredients and set aside to let flavors meld together.

RJ Ridoy
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Meh.


ABW Sp
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A new family favorite!


Sunflower-Tie
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Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Bo Ellis
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Will definitely make again!


Sam Molina
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Delicious!


Aniya Cox
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the rice turned out a bit dry. I think I might have added too much water.


melissa Pastula
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more sofrito or maybe some chopped peppers.


KEEP IT
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the olives and raisins, which gave the rice a unique and flavorful twist.


Sorochi eunice
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pigeon peas added a nice touch of sweetness and the sofrito gave the rice a rich flavor.


Mulisa Mukwevho
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This was my first time making arroz con gandules, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


MUHAYA Tv online
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and the pigeon peas add a delicious and nutritious twist.


Lebogang Magae
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This arroz con gandules recipe was a hit! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the pigeon peas added a nice pop of protein and texture. I especially appreciated the detailed instructions, which made the cooking process a breeze.