Arroz con Gandules

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Arroz con Gandules - Typical Puerto Rican Dish

Source: 3ABN.org

 

1 can pigeon peas (gandules) plus liquid

2 c. rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown)

2 c. water

2 tsp. olive oil

2-3 Tbsp. sofrito

1/4 c. green olives

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. annatto seasoning (Sazón Boillo lite) - read ingredients for gf

1/4 - 1/2 green plantain, peeled, shredded

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

salt to taste

 

1. Sauté the sofrito in olive oil. adding tomato paste and liquid from

pigeon peas. Then add water, salt, annatto seasoning, oregano, cumin,

olives and pigeon peas.

2. Bring to a boil. Add rice and bay leaves. and return to boil. Add

grated plantain, cover and and cook over medium heat until rice is

soft, 25 - 30 minutes. Serve hot.