Receta Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- In a small pot bring the gandules and 3 c. of water to a boil. Cover, turn off the heat and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain the peas, reserving the water.
- In a 6-qt pot saute/fry the salt pork, ham and garlic in the extra virgin olive oil for a few min. Add in both bell peppers and the onion, cover and cook over medium heat till the onion begins to turn transparent.
- Add in the tomato, liquid removed gandules and 1 1/2 c. of the reserved water. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 15 min till peas are almost tender and most of the liquid is gone.
- Stir in the Annatto Oil, rice, black pepper and 2 c. of cool water. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 min till liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Add in salt if needed.
- This recipe serves 8 as a side dish.
- Comments: This substantial dish is a staple in the Puerto Rican household, found at the dinner table as often as potatoes are in this country.
- Please note which if you can't find pigeon peas, also called gandules, try black-eyed peas.