ARROZ CON GANDULES (RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS)
Steps:
- For the gandules, soak the raw gandules in 1 quart of water with 2 teaspoons of salt for about 15 minutes. Rinse them and cooking 4 cups of water until they have softened. If you can squeeze them between two fingers, they are ready. If you prefer a quicker method, use the canned gandules. For the sofrito, put cilantro in work bowl of food processor and pulse twice. Add onion and garlic and pulse until the onion is in small pieces. Add ajies and chop fine. The mixture will be coarse. Heat olive oil in a 3 to 4-quart "caldero" (pot) over medium heat. Add sofrito to the hot oil and saute for a few seconds. Sprinkle black pepper and oregano, and saute until onion is translucent and not brown. Mix in tomato sauce. Stir in rice until well blended. Add alcaparrado with liquid. Stir in gandules with their liquid. Stir in hot water and sea salt. Raise heat high enough to make mixture boil, then lower to medium heat. Cook uncovered until most of the water has evaporated. Stir the mixture, cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes. (Put a spoon in the center of the rice; if the spoon stays upright, your rice is on its way!) Stir the rice once more and continue to cook until tender.
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Abdiaziz Mursal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The rice is always fluffy and flavorful and the gandules are cooked perfectly. I love that I can adjust the amount of spices to suit my taste.
Lameck Kitayimbwa
[email protected]This is my favorite arroz con gandules recipe! I love the combination of the rice, the gandules, and the spices. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
SHAMIM EHSAN
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian so I made this dish without the chicken. It was still delicious! The gandules and the sofrito provided plenty of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Anelisa Siqheza
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love that I can use canned gandules, it saves a lot of time.
Xolile Nana
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Semakaleng Pule
[email protected]This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The flavors are amazing and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains.
Aitshal Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gandules, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The gandules were cooked perfectly and they actually added a lot of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Samsung Mobi
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The rice is fluffy and flavorful and the gandules add a nice texture and sweetness. I love that I can make this dish in one pot, it makes cleanup a breeze.
william tyndall
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Md Ilias
[email protected]This is the best arroz con gandules I've ever had! The rice was perfectly cooked and the gandules were so flavorful. I loved the addition of the sofrito and the spices. It really made the dish come together. I will definitely be making this again.