Easy Rice With Pigeon Peas/Arroz Con Gandules

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 cups long grain rice
• 1 (10 ounce) can pigeon peas, gandules
• 2 (1 ounce) packages sazon goya
• 3 tablespoons recaito
• 3 tablespoons adobo seasoning
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
• chopped olives (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   *Rinse the rice in a bowl with warm water.

2. 2

   *In a large pot, add water and all items except rice.

3. 3

   *Bring to boil, and let it boil for about 3 minutes. (I usually taste it and add more seasoning to taste if needed).

4. 4

   *Add rice and let it continue to boil for about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   *Turn heat to low, and place tight fitting lid over pot.

6. 6

   *Check periodically, cook until liquid is absorbed. Stir once, remove from heat, replace lid and let it stand for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   This usually serves our household of seven.