Arroz con Gandules

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup sofrito
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup manzanilla olives
• 1 teaspoon ham flavoring concentrate
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sazon
• 5 teaspoons adobo
• 15 ounces pigeon peas (15 oz can)
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 4 cups medium grain rice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large caldero or large pot over high heat add the oil, sofrito, tomato sauce, sazon, adobo, ham flavoring, manzanilla olives, and pigeon peas. Cook for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the water, stir and wait for it to boil. Rinse the rice and once the water starts boiling, add it in. Stir and cover. Let it cook for 10 minutes or until all the water on the surface has evaporated.

3. 3

   Lower your heat to medium. Stir your rice and cover. Finish cooking for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy.