Sample Arroz con Gandules

Ingredients

• 2 cups medium-grain rice — rinsed
• 1 can gandules — drained, liquid reserved if desired
• 3 tablespoons sofrito
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 3 cups water or broth

Instructions

1. Step 1. Warm a heavy pot over medium heat and stir in sofrito and tomato sauce.

   Timing: 2 minutes. Cue: fragrant and bubbling.

2. Step 2. Add gandules, rice, and liquid. Stir once, then bring to a boil.

   Timing: 5 minutes. Cue: steady boil around the edges.

3. Step 3. Cover, lower heat, and cook until the rice is tender.

   Timing: 25–30 minutes. Cue: rice is dry on top and fluffy underneath.