The Gandules and Cilantro Asopao is a Caribbean dish full of vibrant flavors. The rice is mixed with pigeon peas, fresh cilantro, sofrito, and a touch of spiciness, creating a thick and comforting stew. Perfect to enjoy anytime and to transport yourself to the warmth of Caribbean cuisine. A delight for the palate.
In preparing this rich asopao, start by soaking the rice in a large bowl with water, while you prepare the other ingredients.
Then, in a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onions and peppers to sauté until the onions are transparent.
Next, add the garlic and oregano, and sauté for 1 or 2 more minutes, then add the tomatoes and cook them over low heat for a few minutes.
Finally, add the rice, pigeon peas, olives, capers, cilantro, salt, and pepper, bringing it to a boil and cooking over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, adding water as needed.
Enjoy this tasty Gandules and Cilantro Asopao.
Gandules and Cilantro Asopao
Ingredients
1 ½ cup of Rice
¼ cup of Oil
1 Onion, chopped or sliced
3 Green or red peppers, chopped or sliced
3 Chopped garlic
2 teaspoons of Dried oregano
2 cups of Tomatoes, chopped
2 cups of Pigeon peas, cooked
¼ cup of Olives stuffed with pepper
1 tablespoon of Capers, rinsed
½ Handful of cilantro, chopped
6 cups of Broth
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In preparing this delicious asopao, start by soaking the rice in a large bowl with water, while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 2 : Then, in a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onions and peppers to sauté until the onions are transparent.
Step 3 : Next, add the garlic and oregano, and sauté for 1 or 2 more minutes.
Step 4 : Then, add the tomatoes and cook over low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 5 : Afterward, add the rice along with its soaking water, pigeon peas, olives, capers, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 : Let it come to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, making sure to add water as necessary to maintain the desired consistency.
Step 7 : Finally, adjust the seasoning and serve this delicious asopao to enjoy all the flavors and aromas this dish offers.
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