Arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) is one of the staples of Puerto ... olives, and pimentos. Homemade sofrito adds flavor and freshness. Pureeing a mix of onion, garlic, green pepper ...

From adding cubed ham or powdered ham seasoning to the rice, to choosing to load the dish with pimento-stuffed olives, everyone who prepares traditional Puerto Rican cuisine has their own way of ...

Add the olives, capers, tomato sauce and sofrito and cook for five minutes. Add the rice, browned chicken and water and bring to a gentle boil over moderately high heat. Cook, uncovered ...

It seems like an unlikely place to go for a salad: a warehouse in the middle of car repair shops on a San Juan side street, where few tourists venture. But this warehouse is the home of El ...

Chicken thighs, pimento-stuffed olives, and rice make this creamy, chicken stew a winner. Puerto Rican-born and Atlanta-raised Von Diaz is an Emmy Award-winning documentarian, radio producer ...

Spanish olives, and local seasonings. This flavorful dish can also be used as a base for meat dishes. Sazon and adobo spices are commonly added to many Puerto Rican rice and bean recipes.

The secret to Puerto Rican cuisine is the distinctive sofrito ... Brown chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and saute 1 minute. Add the beer, sofrito (vegetable mixture) and ...

Cubanelle peppers are elongated and light green in color. They’re similar to Anaheim peppers and are mildly hot. Fred Tasker’s wine suggestion: Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice: A flavorful ...

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