Arroz Con Gandules (Rice With Pigeon Peas)
Traditionally made for Christmas, we enjoy this flavorful rice whenever we have an excuse. This rice is typically made with sofrito, the most important ingredient in the Puerto Rican Kitchen. Since having left my country many years ago I always look for ways to bring Puerto Rican flavor to my table. If you are not able to find the ingredients for sofrito you can still enjoy this flavorful rice. The ingredients for the sofrito in this version are very easy to find at your local supermarket. Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pound pork meat, large cubes For the sofrito: 1/2 cup onion, small dice 1 red bell pepper, small dice 1/4 cup green pepper, small dice 1/4 cup celery, small dice 1/4 cup carrots, small dice 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1-12 oz. can unsalted tomato sauce 1/3 cup green olives 1-16 ounces can pigeon peas, drain 2 cups long grain rice 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken brot...