Arroz con Gandules

[the_cooking_mom]

Сделала вчера на ужин и в целом мне очень понравилось.

Sofrito Recipe:

1 green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper , seeded and chopped
1 cubanelle , seeded and chopped (не брала)
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves , chopped
1 1/2 culantro leaves , chopped (не брала)
9-10 cloves of garlic , whole
1 large white onion , chopped
3-4 green onions , chopped (не брала)
2 plum tomatoes , cut into slices or chunks (не брала)
2 tablespoons fresh oregano (не брала)



Add all ingredients to food processor. If desired, add enough water or oil enough to blend. (I don’t add liquid when using a food processor). Blend to desired texture.

Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for 1 month or freeze in ice cubes.


Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice , rinsed (на двоих 1 чашку)
3 slices bacon , chopped (2 полоски)
3 tablespoons sofrito
1 medium onion (лук и чеснок дополнительно не добавляла, но добавила порезанный полосками красный болгарский перец)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 can 15 oz Gandules (Pigeon Peas) , drained (я использовала замороженные lima beans)
½ cup tomato sauce
⅓ cup sliced olives
1 packet sazon (не брала)
3 1/2 cups water (на глаз)
salt and pepper


Instructions

Wash rice until water runs clear. Drain water.

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown and crisp. This may take about 5-5 minutes.

Remove bacon from skillet and transfer to a plate. There will be some bacon drippings left in the pan (about 1-2 tablespoons).

Pour about 1-2 tablespoons oil to the pan then Add sofrito to the skillet , until fragrant ,about 2-3 minutes.

Throw onion, garlic and cumin to the pan. Sauté for about a minute.

Stir in rice and continue stirring for about 1-2 minutes.

Then add gandules, tomato sauce, olive , sazon and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat; cover with a lid and simmer until rice is cooked, about 18 minutes or more. Stir occasionally from the sides to prevent burns, add more water if needed.

Adjust for salt and pepper.

Источник: https://www.africanbites.com/arroz-con-gandules/#wprm-recipe-container-582292