Boricua Style Pigeon Peas With Coconut Milk | Arroz con Gandules Con Coco Y Tocino | Puertorriqueño

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while keeping creaminess.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while white rice is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

Add cooking oil to the pot to coat the bottom.

Add the slab pork and cook for about 10-15 minutes until toasted.

Add onions, garlic, cilantro, and garlic powder to the pot.

Sprinkle in adobo seasoning and mix well.

Add the green pigeon peas and coconut milk, ensuring to include all the liquid.

Stir in the washed rice and mix thoroughly.

Turn the stove to high heat and add one can of water if needed.

Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then taste for seasoning and adjust with salt if necessary.

Reduce heat to low-medium, cover the pot, and set a timer for 35 minutes to cook the rice.

Cooking Techniques

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