El Boricua Recipes
El Boricua Recipes
- Author: Anna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can (15 oz) pigeon peas, drained
- 1/2 cup sofrito
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 packet Sazón seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté sofrito until fragrant.
- Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Mix in tomato sauce, Sazón, pigeon peas, ham (if using), and salt.
- Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Once rice is tender and water is absorbed, fluff with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.