"Puerto Rican Style" Fried Rice Recipe

Name: "Puerto Rican Style" Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups of refrigerated cooked white rice; 3 -4 tablespoons annato oil (**see notes**); 1 1/2 cups of leftover cubed cooked pork; 6 sliced green olives; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

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***NOTES***.
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Have all of the ingredients ready to add to your pan before you start.
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For the annato oil, in a small saucepan, heat 1/4 Cup of oil or lard over low heat until it is hot. Add 3 Tbls. of Annato Seeds, and stir, for one minute. Let this cool, stirring occasionally, while you gather your ingredients. Strain when it is cool.
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Preheat a non-stick pan or wok, over high heat for one minute.
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Add to your pan the Annato oil, heat for 30 seconds.
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Add the pork, and toss this in the hot oil for 30-45 seconds.
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Add the pigeon peas, the olives, and the peppers, toss for 45 seconds - 1 minute.
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Add the rice, garlic, Adobo, and the black pepper.Toss and mix, coating all of the rice w/the oil, and breaking up any clumps of rice. Continue tossing it until it is heated through.
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Plate it up, and garnish with a fresh sprig of Cilantro.
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This rice is very hearty, and if you want to make this a meal, just add some extra pork, fry up a few tostones, and get a tub of potato salad from the Deli!

1406

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups of refrigerated cooked white rice, 3 -4 tablespoons annato oil (**see notes**), 1 1/2 cups of leftover cubed cooked pork, 6 sliced green olives, and more.

Yes, "Puerto Rican Style" Fried Rice 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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"Puerto Rican Style" Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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