INGREDIENTS
3 cups
medium or long grain white rice, rinsed
3 tbsp
vegetable oil
2
heaping tablespoons sofrito
4 oz
tomato sauce
1 can
gandules (pigeon peas), partially drained
2
heaping tablespoons alcaparrado
1
packet Sazón with Achiote (I use Goya brand)
1/2
packet ham flavoring (I use Goya brand Jamón)
1 tsp
adobo
1/4 tsp
garlic powder
1/4 tsp
ground cumin
1/8 tsp
ground oregano
Salt and pepper to taste (start off with 2 teaspoons of salt)
4 cups
hot water