Gandule Rice (Arroz Con Gandules) Recipe

Name: Gandule Rice (Arroz Con Gandules)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup gandules (pigeon peas), soaked overnight; 1 pound lean pork (tenderloin is best); 1 whole onion; 6 cloves garlic; 1 pinch or more pepper, to taste; 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce or tomato puree; 4 stalks green onion; 1 bunch cilantro; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups rice, uncooked; 1 pinch or more salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon achiote seeds (substitute: 1 1/2 tsp paprika + 1 1/2 tsp turmeric); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or Crisco)

Servings: persons

1 cup gandules (pigeon peas), soaked overnight
1 pound lean pork (tenderloin is best)
1 whole onion
6 cloves garlic
1 pinch or more pepper, to taste
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce or tomato puree
4 stalks green onion
1 bunch cilantro
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups rice, uncooked
1 pinch or more salt, to taste
1 tablespoon achiote seeds (substitute: 1 1/2 tsp paprika + 1 1/2 tsp turmeric)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or Crisco)

1
Bring gandules to a boil; drain in colander and set aside.
2
Slice pork into thin, short, narrow strips. Chop onions. Fry pork with onions, pepper, and garlic until browned. Add can of tomato sauce and allow it to simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes. Add chopped green onions, cilantro, gandules, broth, and uncooked rice. Add salt to taste.
3
In a separate pan, melt the achiote seeds (or paprika + turmeric) in oil. Strain seeds, if using. Add the infused oil to the other ingredients.
4
Bring mixture to a boil then lower heat and place foil on top, folding in the edges. Place pot lid on foil. Simmer until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.

1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup gandules (pigeon peas), soaked overnight, 1 pound lean pork (tenderloin is best), 1 whole onion, 6 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Gandule Rice (Arroz Con Gandules) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Gandule Rice (Arroz Con Gandules)

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