PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS

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This is a traditional dish all Puerto Ricans could relate to, it's very good and flavorful and could be eaten with pork chops or fried chicken or any other meat.

Provided by rosa rivera

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS
3 c long grain rice, uncooked
1 can(s) tomato sauce 8 oz
1/3 c corn oil for cooking
1/2 c boneless smoked ham
1/4 c pimento olives
2 bouillon cubes chicken flavor
1 qt chicken stock
1 c water
2 pkg spanish seasoning w/ culantro and achiote ,annato
1 medium onion
1 small green pepper
1 small red bell peppers
3 clove garlic
1 bunch cilantro leaves
1 1/4 Tbsp adobo powdergoya w pepper
1 can(s) sweet pimento copped

Steps:

  • 1. First cut in cubes the smoke ham.
  • 2. Put aside chopped onion, red and green pepper, also mince garlic.
  • 3. In a cast iron pot about 4 quarts, put oil when hot put in ham let cook for 3 minutes then add onions, peppers and garlic. Also chop cilantro and put in pot to cook at medium heat.
  • 4. When tender add tomato sauce ,the sazon seasoning and adobo, pimento olive and the 2 cans of pink beans or small red beans stir put in the rice and chicken bouillon and chicken stock, make sure it does not have too much liquid.
  • 5. Cook in low heat cover tight or put aluminum first and cover and let cook for 30 minutes. When liquid is absorbed take large spoon for moving rice around and do it a few times.
  • 6. Then cover and cook for another 30 minutes. You will be smelling the aroma of your rice. Uncover and stir again and taste the rice to see if grain is fully cooked. If so cover shut the stove and now you are ready to enjoy your delicious Puerto Rican rice and beans. You could make pork chops or chicken and salad on the side. You won't regret doing this dish, bon appetite. Serves 8 or more depending on how you serve.
  • 7. This dish goes good with my flan as a dessert. Whatever you serve it with - enjoy my authentic Puerto Rican rice and beans!

Debashish Dash
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The rice and beans are always fluffy and flavorful, and the sofrito is delicious. I love serving this with grilled chicken or fish.


Clifton Arnold
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Puerto Rican food. The rice and beans are cooked perfectly and the sofrito is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dominic Sagwe
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This was my first time making Puerto Rican rice and beans, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


gamermovies
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I'm not a big fan of rice and beans, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Depe Penn
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice and beans are cooked perfectly and the sofrito is flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


786furqan Aliwaris
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mudassir Waheed
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This is the best Puerto Rican rice and beans recipe I've ever tried. The rice is perfectly cooked and the beans are tender and creamy. The sofrito is also amazing and really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mayar Eb
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The rice and beans are always fluffy and flavorful, and the sofrito is delicious. I love serving this with grilled chicken or fish.


Marley 3
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Puerto Rican food. The rice and beans are cooked perfectly and the sofrito is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bi Beol
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This was my first time making Puerto Rican rice and beans, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Obey
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I'm not a big fan of rice and beans, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


vince togo
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice and beans are cooked perfectly and the sofrito is flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ellitizer
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, and it's always a hit with my family.


Muhaimin Rashid
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This is the best Puerto Rican rice and beans recipe I've ever tried. The rice is perfectly cooked and the beans are tender and creamy. The sofrito is also amazing and really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again and again.


RB KING
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rice and beans are always fluffy and flavorful, and the sofrito adds a delicious depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hennessy Duarte
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This recipe is a winner! The rice and beans were cooked perfectly and the sofrito was delicious. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family.


NH Abir Jawad
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This was my first time making Puerto Rican rice and beans, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and everything came out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and the beans were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brittany Soliday
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I'm not usually a fan of rice and beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Naveed Qazi
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This Puerto Rican rice and beans recipe is a staple in my household. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, the beans are tender an