Clairessa's Spanish rice is fantastic. This Arroz Con Gandules recipe is full of spices and Spanish flavor. We opted to add cubed ham and loved the salty flavor it added. Green pigeon peas add a contrast in texture and a layer of nutty flavor. A delicious side dish for any meal if you love warm Spanish spices. This is a recipe that my grandma makes for Spanish Rice. Mine is not exactly like hers, but it is pretty dang close! To include my Puerto Rican touch, I added a tad bit more ingredients.
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Recipe Cuisine: Mexican Recipe Category: Rice Sides Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 2 slice(s) bacon or 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped green pepper
- 2 clove(s) garlic
- minced
- 1 can(s) Goya green pigeon peas
- undrained (15 oz)
- 1 package(s) Sazon Goya con cilantro y achiote (found in the Spanish aisle)
- 1/2 cup(s) tomato sauce
- 3 cup(s) water
- 2 cup(s) rice
Intructions :
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon (or ham)
- onions
- and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. (I have also added pimentos/olives for flavor.)
- Stir in garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except rice). Bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and cover.
- Reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Serves 8.
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