Arroz Con Gandules Recipe
Puerto-Rican rice dish with pigeon peas and ham
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
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Rinse the Rice
In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
Cooking
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Add Ham and Sofrito
Stir in the cubed ham and sofrito, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
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Incorporate Spices
Add the bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and sazon seasoning, stirring well to combine.
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Add Rice and Pigeon Peas
Add the rinsed rice and pigeon peas to the pot. Stir to coat the rice and peas evenly with the mixture.
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Pour in Chicken Broth
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
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Cook the Rice
Let the rice cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
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