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Baked chicken and rice (arroz con pollo) Like many other Latin American dishes, this Puerto Rican specialty is based on sofrito (a puree of capsicums, tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander). It ...

Arroz con gandules (rice and ... This staple of Puerto Rican cuisine is made with white rice and pigeon peas simmered in a flavorful homemade sofrito. Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 30 minutes ...

Puerto Rico es uno de ellos, en donde tienen muchas recetas interesantes y originadas por las raíces de la historia del país. El arroz con gandules es una de las más icónicas, además del ...

Never open the pot when making arroz con pollo, you don't want that steam to escape. It interrupts the cooking process! Using sofrito is key, it's a staple in any Puerto Rican household.

For the soup: 8 skinless chicken thighs 2 ears corn, cleaned and quartered 1 large yucca, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 yautia, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 large carrots, peeled and ...

Whether on the island or in the U.S., Puerto Rican ... rice dish: arroz con gandules. This easy and savory rice dish is made with a base of smoked ham (or bacon), homemade sofrito and a generous ...