Arroz con Gandules Recipe

Name: Arroz con Gandules
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 aji verdes (Italian frying peppers), diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ham, diced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 (15-ounce) cans pigeon peas; 6 cups chicken stock; Salt, to taste; 6 cups Canilla rice; Banana leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In a saute pan, cook the bacon, drain the fat and cut into small pieces.
2
In the same pan, add onion, aji verdes and garlic.
3
Saute until golden brown.
4
Add the ham.
5
Add tomato paste and caramelize.
6
Add pigeon peas and chicken stock.
7
Season with salt to taste and bring to a boil.
8
Add rice and stir once.
9
Cook on medium heat until most of the liquid is absorbed.
10
Cover with banana leaves and continue cooking on very low heat until the rest of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

2076

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

170

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 strips bacon, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 aji verdes (Italian frying peppers), diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Arroz con Gandules falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arroz con Gandules

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Variations & substitutions

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