RICE COOKER ARROZ CON GANDULES

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Through years of friendship with a large Puerto Rican family, I've picked up several tasty recipes, including this staple which is served at every family dinner. It works fine as a side dish, but I've often eaten it as a main dish as well (sometimes I sprinkle it with shredded cheese before serving). It was easy to adapt...

Provided by Lori Zimmer

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c long grain rice, uncooked
1 can(s) green pigeon peas (gandules verdes)
1/2 lb thick-cut bacon
1 c chopped onions
2 packets goya sazón
2 1/2 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and drain rice 3 or 4 times to remove excess starch; pour drained rice into cooker pot. NOTE: if your rice cooker came with a measuring cup, use that to measure rice.
  • 2. Drain gandules (pigeon peas), discarding liquid, and add to pot.
  • 3. Cut bacon (about 6 strips) into 1/2-inch pieces and add to pot.
  • 4. Add chopped onions, Goya Sazón seasoning, and chicken broth; stir ingredients together. NOTE: When adding chicken broth, use the same measuring cup that you used for the rice.
  • 5. OPTIONAL: If desired, you may stir in additional seasoning or ingredients; one suggestion is to add 1/2 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.
  • 6. Cook in rice cooker until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender; stir before serving.

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