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Rice with Pigeon Peas

Cultural Context

Rice with Pigeon Peas, or Arroz con Gandules, is a traditional Puerto Rican dish often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish reflects the island's agricultural heritage, showcasing the use of pigeon peas, a staple legume in Caribbean cuisine. It is commonly prepared for Christmas and other celebrations, symbolizing abundance and community. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean and Latin America, with each region adding its unique twist to this beloved recipe.

Puerto RicanPRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
corn oil
sofrito egregato (1/2 cup)
garlic paste (1 tablespoon)
pigeon peas (1/2 can)
sazon seasoning (1 ml)
salt (2 tablespoons)
oregano (1 tablespoon)
water (5 cups)
long-grain rice (4 cups)

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than fresh pigeon peas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more economical.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is leaner, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while white rice is generally cheaper.

1

Turn on the Camp Chef stove and prepare the aluminum pot.

2

Add a little corn oil to the pot.

3

Add 1/2 cup of sofrito egregato and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste and half a can of pigeon peas with water.

5

Add 1 ml of sazon seasoning and stir.

6

Add 5 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of salt, adjusting to taste.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of oregano and stir.

8

Bring the water to a boil.

9

Add 4 cups of long-grain rice and stir.

10

Cook until the water evaporates, then lower the heat and cover.

11

Let the rice cook for approximately 20 minutes, stirring from the bottom to the top.

12

Cover and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

Camp Chef stovealuminum pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Arroz con Gandules

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