SPANISH RICE AND PIGEON PEAS ( ARROZ CON GANDULES)

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Make and share this Spanish Rice and Pigeon Peas ( Arroz con Gandules) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jb41848

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 lb butter
8 teaspoons sofrito sauce (found in the ethnic aisle)
16 stuffed olives
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb pigeon peas, fresh or canned
4 cups long grain rice
8 cups water

Steps:

  • In a big pot heat up 2 tbsps oil on a low flame and put in the Sofrito and all the other ingredients except rice and water.
  • Stir fry for 3 minutes.
  • Then put the rice in and stir well.
  • Next add the water, leave the pot uncovered, cook over medium heat and let the rice dry out.
  • As soon as the rice is dry, turn the rice over,in the pot, put the cover back on and put on low flame for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes turn rice over again and serve.

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