Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Style Rice)

Ingredients

• 10 sprigs cilantroNutrition
• 3 cups gandules (pigeon peas)Nutrition
• 2 cups brown basmati riceNutrition
• 1 dash saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp canola oilNutrition
• 4 tbsps sofritoNutrition
• 1/2 cup chopped onionNutrition
• 4 cups waterNutrition

Directions

1. 1Thaw the sofrito.
2. 2In a sauté pan, heat the oil on medium to high heat, then and add some onion and cilantro.
3. 3When the onion are tender, add the thawed sofrito, allowing it to heat thoroughly.
4. 4Rinse the pigeon peas, and add it to the sofrito allowing them to heat thoroughly.
5. 5Add the 4 cups of water, rice, and salt to taste. Mix well.
6. 6Once the mixture has boiled, turn simmer the rice for about 35 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Enjoy!

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