Where Are All The Puerto Ricans At?

I am definately white but I love puerto rican food, any ideas where I can get some authentic recipes?

for real? thats unfair!!!

No -- it's not, actually. :flowerforyou:

From www.skinnytaste.com

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)



I've gotten requests to add more latin recipes to my site which for me is never a problem since I LOVE latin food! Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a Puerto Rican dish popular in the Carribean. The pigeon peas are loaded with fiber which makes this a healthy side if cooked right. This is a lighter version of my cousin's recipe, who makes the best arroz con gandules I know. The most important part of this dish is in the seasoning. Your liquids should have lots of flavor, and should taste slightly salty before it's absorbed into the rice, otherwise it will taste a bit bland when absorbed. Great with a simple side salad.

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 7 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 35 minutes • Calories: 247 • Points: 4.5

Sofrito:

3 cloves garlic
1 cup white onion
4 scallions
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup green pepper
1 tomato
1 tbsp oil

1 (15 oz) can pigeon peas or gandules, drained
2 cups of uncooked long grain rice
3 cups water
1 chicken bullion like Maggi (or vegetable bullion for vegans)
1 packet of Sazon
salt
Chop all sofrito items in a food processor or chopper. In a caldero or heavy pot with a lid, heat oil on medium. Stir in onion, scallion, cilantro, pepper and garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add tomato and salt cook another minute. Stir in rice and blend well. Add gandules, water, bullion, sazon, salt and taste liquid for flavor. Mix well. Add more salt if needed.

Reduce flame to medium-low and let water boil down until it is completely absorbed. Once water barely skims the top, set flame to low and cover for 20 minutes without stirring or lifting the lid. The steam will cook the rice.

From www.skinnytaste.com

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)



I've gotten requests to add more latin recipes to my site which for me is never a problem since I LOVE latin food! Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a Puerto Rican dish popular in the Carribean. The pigeon peas are loaded with fiber which makes this a healthy side if cooked right. This is a lighter version of my cousin's recipe, who makes the best arroz con gandules I know. The most important part of this dish is in the seasoning. Your liquids should have lots of flavor, and should taste slightly salty before it's absorbed into the rice, otherwise it will taste a bit bland when absorbed. Great with a simple side salad.

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 7 • Size: 1 cup • Time: 35 minutes • Calories: 247 • Points: 4.5

Sofrito:

3 cloves garlic
1 cup white onion
4 scallions
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup green pepper
1 tomato
1 tbsp oil

1 (15 oz) can pigeon peas or gandules, drained
2 cups of uncooked long grain rice
3 cups water
1 chicken bullion like Maggi (or vegetable bullion for vegans)
1 packet of Sazon
salt
Chop all sofrito items in a food processor or chopper. In a caldero or heavy pot with a lid, heat oil on medium. Stir in onion, scallion, cilantro, pepper and garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add tomato and salt cook another minute. Stir in rice and blend well. Add gandules, water, bullion, sazon, salt and taste liquid for flavor. Mix well. Add more salt if needed.

Reduce flame to medium-low and let water boil down until it is completely absorbed. Once water barely skims the top, set flame to low and cover for 20 minutes without stirring or lifting the lid. The steam will cook the rice.

If you want to even tastier, triple the oil.

C'mon -- you know that's how Mami makes it! :laugh:

Im Dominican! I got that Dominican PLATANO!! :happy:

My husband is Puerto Rican. His mother gave me "Cocina Criolla" when we first got married. Wonderful cook book! BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD!

Hmmmm unusually quiet in here, considering we're Puerto Ricans.. or just latino's in general.. LOL