Rice and Pigeon Peas with pork skin. Arroz con Gandules.. how to cook rice and peas.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Green peas are lower in calories and canned chickpeas are often cheaper.

Boil diced pork skin to reduce saltiness.

Add olive oil to a pot and then add the boiled pork skin; cover to prevent splattering.

Add green pigeon peas, coconut milk, and sofrito to the pot.

Add tomato and onion stew to the mixture and cook for 4 minutes.

Turn off the heat after 2 minutes of cooking the pork skin and let it rest for 1 minute before opening the pot.

Add one frozen green pepper and 1 cup of coconut milk; mix well.

Add water carefully to avoid mushy rice, ensuring the right amount for fluffy rice.

Place a washed banana leaf on top of the rice, cover tightly, and optionally seal with foil to retain steam.

Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, ensuring steam cooks the rice.

Check the pot after 20 minutes; the rice should be fluffy and soft.

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