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
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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