Arroz Con Gandules Rice And Beans
This savory dish has many variations through out all the spanish speaking countries, this is the puerto rican version.
Steps
Rinse starch off the rice , this is important.
Dice ham steak or spam.
Pour oil into 4-5 quart cooking pot.
Add sofrito and fry on medium heat for 1 minute.
Add ham and fry for 1 more minute.
Add tomato sauce and heat through for 30 seconds.
Add sazon , salt and water and bring to a boil.
Add pigeon peas and olives and boil 5 minutes.
Add rice and mix around with spoon once.
Bring to boil on high heat until water has evaporated to the rice line.
Lower temperature to low / medium low and cover tight with lid.
Cook for 25-30 minutes.
Uncover , serve and enjoy !.
Ingredients
sofrito sauce, pigeon peas, tomato sauce, salt, spam, cooking oil, sazon goya, green olives, rice, water