Rice with Pigeon Peas (Arroz Con Gandules) - Moro de Guandules Dominicano

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.

Add corn oil to a pan.

Add chopped onion, garlic paste, chicken bouillon cubes, white vinegar, tomato paste, Cubano peppers, and garlic paste to the pan.

Cook until the chicken bouillon cubes have dissolved, which won't take long.

Add pigeon peas to the pan and stir to combine.

Add long grain rice and mix everything together.

Pour in water and stir everything again.

Add cilantro at this point and cover the pan.

Cook on medium-high heat until the water has evaporated.

Once the water has evaporated, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.

Cook for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked; the creator's rice cooked for about 27 minutes.

Remove the cilantro and Cubano pepper after cooking.

Fluff the rice with a fork.

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