Ham Arroz con Gandules
Recipe by Chef Bruce Mattel.
This Arroz con Gandules features Jones Dairy Farm Uncured No Sugar Ham combined with savory sofrito, rice, green olives, roasted red peppers, and tender gandules (pigeon peas) for a flavorful Puerto Rican classic. This dish is a hearty, one-pot meal that brings bold, authentic flavors to your table.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup diced onion, separated
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and rough cut
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 cups Jones Dairy Farm Uncured Heritage Ham, 1/2″ diced
- 2 cups medium grain rice
- 4 cups water
- 6 green olives with pimentos, rinsed and sliced
- 3 packets Goya Sazon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Goya Adobo seasoning
- 1/2 cup Red peppers, roasted and small dice
- 2 cups gandules (pigeon peas), canned and drained
- 1 green onion, julienned
- cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Combine 1/4 cup onion, garlic cloves, green bell pepper, plum tomatoes, and 1/4 cup cilantro for sofrito and puree in food processor.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small sauce pot. Add the ham and brown. Add 1/2 cup diced onions and sweat until translucent.
Add sofrito and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add rice and mix well to coat.
Add water, olives, Sazon, and season with Adobo to taste.
Bring to a simmer and cover. Place in a 350°F oven for approximately 20 minutes.
During the last 5 minutes of cook time, add roasted red peppers and gandules.
Garnish with green onion and cilantro.
This recipe features
Heritage Uncured Whole Ham
This recipe features
Heritage Uncured Whole Ham
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