Grandma'S Rice And Pigeon Peas (Rice Cooker) Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Rice And Pigeon Peas (Rice Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained; 3 cups long grain rice; 4 1/2 cups water; 1 - 1 1/2 lb pork, cut into little cubes; 1 small green bell pepper, finely minced; 1 medium onion, finely minced; 6 garlic cloves (through a garlic press); 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 sazon goya; 1/4 1/4 cup lard or 1/4 cup bacon grease

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained
3 cups long grain rice
4 1/2 cups water
1 - 1 1/2 lb pork, cut into little cubes
1 small green bell pepper, finely minced
1 medium onion, finely minced
6 garlic cloves (through a garlic press)
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 sazon goya
1/4 1/4 cup lard or 1/4 cup bacon grease

1
Wash rice really well until water runs clear, strain well, put in rice cooker and add water, set aside.
2
Heat pan on medium high heat, add olive oil or lard, let it heat up a bit like 5 minutes more or less. Be sure the oil is hot enough, you can test it by dipping a wooden spoon if it sizzles it's ready.
3
Add season port to hot oil, let it fry in one layer underdisturbed until browned. About 5 minutes more or less. Add minced onion and bell pepper and cook down together with pork for about 5-7 minutes, add minced garlic afterwards and cook for 2 minutes or so until fragrant.
4
Turn off heat and dump this sautee into the rice cooker with the rice and water, mix well. Add drained can of pigeon peas, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 sazon goya, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Mix well. Taste the water in there, it should be salty like ocean water, if not add more salt carefully. Increasing by 1/2 teaspoons and so on but don't use more than 3 teaspoons.
5
Cover and turn on rice cooker and set to cook, when it beeps the rice is done. Fluff it and it's ready.

851

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

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: 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained, 3 cups long grain rice, 4 1/2 cups water, 1 - 1 1/2 lb pork, cut into little cubes, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Rice And Pigeon Peas (Rice Cooker) 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.

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Grandma'S Rice And Pigeon Peas (Rice Cooker)

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Variations & substitutions

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