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 ...

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 ...

Puerto Rican arroz ... bags of chopped green onions, cilantro and green bell pepper in her freezer, ready to be cooked. She usually makes batches so large that she cooks the rice in the oven.