If you're looking for a yummy and cheap meal that makes enough for leftovers, consider Arroz con Gandules (rice and pigeon peas). The traditional way to make it is without meat, but add some ham or sausage or linguicia or kielbasa or whatever and you have a fabulous, easy-to-cook, meal for a small or large crowd. Woot!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sofrito
1/2 cup chopped ham (or cooked pork pieces)
2 cups rice
4 cups water
1 packet sazón
1 15-ounce can Pigeon Peas/Gandules (drained and rinsed)
Preparation:
1. Heat olive oil in a 6-quart pot. Saute the sofrito and chopped ham for 1 minute.
2. Add the rice, water, sazón and gandules.
3. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
Tip: Do not use a lid with a vent that allows the steam to escape. Never lift the lid while cooking.
5. When finished cooking, stir the rice before serving. It should be light and fluffy.
2. Add the rice, water, sazón and gandules.
3. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
Tip: Do not use a lid with a vent that allows the steam to escape. Never lift the lid while cooking.
5. When finished cooking, stir the rice before serving. It should be light and fluffy.
Servings: 4 to 6 people.
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