Rice and gandules I think is the most popular dish in Puerto Rican cuisine. Below is my recipe that I have perfected over the years and I hope you will too!
Ingredients
Sofrito – 4 tablespoons
Tomato Sauce/Salsa – ½ can - see picture below
Sazon – one packet (add another if the color is not red enough)
Garlic powder – 3 tablespoons
Salt – 2 tablespoons
Adobo – 2 tablespoons
Gandules – ½ can - see picture below
Rice – 2 cups (I use Jasmine Rice, but regular medium or long grain is fine)
Hot water – 3 cups
4 tablespoons oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pot
Instructions
1. Heat oil in pot
2. Add sofrito, salsa, sazon, garlic powder, salt, and gandules. Cook until it bubbles.
3. Taste test – taste to make sure it tastes good.. add more seasoning if its too bland.
4. Once the base tastes to your liking, add the rice and coat the rice through.
5. Add the hot water.
6. If it is too thick and a spoon stands up immediately – add more water (little at a time)
7. You should be able to stir the rice freely with little effort.
8. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally so that rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
8. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally so that rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
9. The spoon should stand up when it starts boiling..
10. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low and let cook for 30-40 minutes to ensure the rice is thoroughly cooked.
Goya brand salsa
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