How Do You Make Arroz Con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)?
Arroz con Gandules is Puerto Rico’s national dish. Puerto Rico’s cuisine has its roots in the cuisines of Spain, Africa, Central & South America, as well as the United States. Many Puerto Rican dishes still show traces from the foods of the original inhabitants, the Taino Indians. Contrary to what many believe, Puerto Rican cuisine has not much in common with Mexican dishes or the cuisines of other Latin countries. We eat arroz con gandules during the holidays (Christmas, Easter), prepare it for barbeque cookouts, and it can accompany just about any meal at any time of the year. CUT ALL INGREDIENTS: * bacon (or use cubed ham) * onion * bell pepper * olives START THE COOKING PROCESS: Put oil and bacon/ham in a cooking pot and fry for approx. 5-7 min. (or until cooked, but NOT crispy!) Add onions to bacon and cook over medium heat (# 4 – # 5) for about 2-3 min. Add sofrito and recaito and stir (about 2 min). Add tomato sauce and stir (about 2 min.) Add can of gandules and water. Season w
