Thanks for the recipe. Thanks for being here have a lovely week! Glad you loved it! So easy yet such deep flavors!! I have located and purchased Green Pigeon Peas! This was the best arroz con pollo I have eaten!!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Omi! Naturally release, for 10 minutes. I made this dish and it came out awesome. I also love how quick and easy this dish is to make. First time for Arroz con Pollo with a Cuban twist. If you've tried out this dish let us know in the comments and don't forget to rate it! I used lemon instead of lime since its all I had. This takes about 40 minutes to prepare. I substituted a few things, Im not a cilantro fan and added in poblano peppers into the sofrito. Step 1. Perfect amount of seasoning, I left out the Jalapeos but other than that, I didnt change a thing. The tsste of this dish just gives pure joy. If you are looking for a grain alternative, I would recommend subbing about 2/3 cup quinoa. SO glad to hear you guys love this one, Debbie! I cant wait to try out your other recipes. We dont include sodium in our nutrition section because it can vary greatly depending on the brands of ingredients you use. So glad you love it! Took a little longer to simmer than 20-25 minutes (more like 40) but beyond worth the wait!! Delicious! Heat until the sherry is reduced. Hi, Abbey! Do you mean it was too spicy? Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Do you rinse your rice? Heat until the sherry is reduced. Loved this recipe, flavors were so good!! It is so addicting. Father-in-law took the recipe home and my husband said its his favorite thing Ive ever made! (Delicious leftovers too!). Amazing hope youre loving this one! Thank you for your recipe. I couldnt stop eating the rice. Now, I bet its tasty but it just is not anything close to Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo. It takes a lot longer to cook and I would NOT recommend it. Right?! Im so happy you're here. It has become our new Sunday family dinner. I made this and it was SO GOOD! I used drum sticks since thats what I had. The dish was fantastic. I already have sofrito prepared. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Such a filling and balanced meal and oh so quick and good. This ones my favorite comfort food too . I also added a whole drained can of pigeon peas. How did you use it. We made this tonight and it was fantastic! Hope that makes sense . I did add the jalapeno for spice because I like spicy food, she said it was nice and albeit different, she had seconds! Enjoy! My moms arroz con gandules/chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods. Thanks for the review . While the chicken was marinating, I cooked the brown rice in my rice cooker on the white rice setting. Five stars! Saute chicken and mushrooms in butter. Ive added some red bell pepper on occasion and found it works well. Love this recipe! I made extra white rice to eat in case my 9 year old didnt like it, but she loved it! You can also soak the rise before if necessary. How much of each should be used in the recipe, e.g., 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon? Add the frozen peas then simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the rice and chicken are cooked. All winners. !We will definitely be making this again!! Ive made this several times and wouldnt change a thing. I doubled the time and had to add more liquid so it wouldnt be crunchy after the first 25 minutes. Its one of my go-to comfort foods <3. I also did a small dollop of sour cream. Im glad you loved this one. This allows the rice more room. One of my favorite meals and so good for leftovers! delish! Like the amount of water? This is as good as it gets this will not let you down. Cant wait for you to try more! Thank you! My family loves it! Thanks for your comment, Bridget! The perfect family dinner . Wow! Even my 3 year old loved it. Its easy, affordable, and delicious, and it meal preps so well. This is even better the next day. Hi, Nancy! This dish is amazing and will be a regular in my meal rotation from now on. I usually debone the thighs myself but was lazy the last time and cooked with the bone. Hello I have added chick peas a couple times but it tastes better without! This is not spicy in my opinion, but just to be safe I would leave out the cayenne pepper . This made the meal even better, bringing in a childhood memory and some comfort food. Thanks for making my Sunday so happy. The perfect dinner . Fluff the rice with a fork. So glad you loved it and that you enjoyed the leftovers, too . If I already have sazon (no msg, no salt) seasonibg, how much would you suggest I use? LOVE this recipe. I did a couple of minor changes to suit our needs/tastes but in the end the recipe was a total win. My kids, husband and mother all loved it! Followed it exactly and it was Delicous! Not a cilantro fan so I left it out. I used 5 small thighs and three breasts. This is the most delicious recipe ever! So when it says add o tomato sauce and 1 1/4 cup water, what should I do? This recipe was not only incredibly easy to follow, she said it was as authentic and delicious as her puerto rican grandmother makes. I made this last night for friends to rave reviews. I cant stop making this. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. Family loved it. I need to try your version! Fantastic! Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and red bell pepper. I was NOT prepared for how delicious this was!! So happy you love it! This sounds AMAZING, and I cant wait to try it tonight!! This was a lovely recipe, It was surprising easy to make to and one i will be making again. Add sherry and green onions. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Perfect! I did everything else to a t. The chicken was delicious and I could tell the rice would have tasted good if the rice was cooked. Serve with white rice and tomato wedges. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Definitely use a cast iron for that crisp on the chicken thighs! Not sure! My grandmother was Puerto Rican and made fabulous dishes. And tostones on the side YUM. I always have a lot of leftover rice though. Perfect! So much flavor, nice spice. Im known for modifying recipes (my moms a stickler for following recipes more closely, so were not sure where I got it). En mi blog puedes encontrar otras recetas como esta Crema de Calabaza al Curry. But I keep making this dang thing. CASA LUPITA SEATTLE. Youre always inspiring me and I look forward to new content. Followed the recipe. Is there any reason the chicken cant marinate for longer than 30 minutes? Would skinless chicken breasts work? So excited that you all are enjoying this recipe . The flavors were perfect, and you reminded me just how simple it is to make your own sofrito and how much better than Goya it is If you have Mamas recipe for arroz con gandules, or our absolute favorite, rellena de papa ((PLEASE!!!)) 2. I used jasmine rice since I didnt have basmati so I needed to add a little more water and cook the rice longer, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Sorry but Puerto Ricans do not use jalapeno the only Mexican so I think theres a little bit confusion there with that recipe version. Saut for 5 minutes then add bell peppers, cilantro and a pinch of salt and pepper. Thank you. Viva la arroz con pollo! I think this is one of the best thing I have ever made. Also dont forget to use a bigger pot/pan. SO happy to hear that, Carol! This is so insanely good. but still wet on top. It was great! Hopefully if I were to double everything up, it will still turn out the same. I added chorizo and the jalapeo for an extra kick! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! Thank you so much. Saute veggies: Add onion to skillet and cook for a couple minutes until onion is translucent. My sons friend joined us for dinner and devoured two plates full. Thank you!!!! I kept it covered on a low Flame and kept moving the pan around every 5 minutes so one area would not burn on the bottom and I put into a 325 oven covered for 5 minutes and uncovered for 5 minutes, so I think total cook time instead of 25 minutes was 35 minutes. I even sent the recipe to my parents so they can try it. Absolutely delicious. This is an amazing recipe! One of our all time favs, too . We used white king grain rice bc thats what I had on hand and it worked perfectly. Thank you for making me look like a rock star in the kitchen with all your delicious recipes. Best version of arroz con pollo Ive ever had. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Happy you like it, Julia . Add browned chicken on top. so so yummy and easy! Now that I know to use boneless, skinless next time, it certainly is an AWESOME recipe for weeknights that would take you just about 30 minutes (if not marinating). A continuacin incorporamos el pollo, los championes, la pimienta y la sal. I used the pigeon peas because my husband and I both love them so much. This recipe is a keeper! 1 cup short-grain rice such as Calasparra, Arborio or Calrose 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use. I am OBSESSED with this recipe. Simply delicious! So happy to hear that, Marci! An inclusive nutritional breakdown will encourage more visitors. Will make again for sure. I hate to just toss it with all those yummy spices already cooked in. Youll want to use 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon! Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. So glad you both enjoyed! Its one of my boyfriends favorite things that I make and yea always requesting it. WINE: SANGRIA. So happy to hear that, Scott. Cauliflower rice works well in this recipe. Did it turn out watery? I forgot the cilantro and lime but it was still amazing (though I wont forget them next time). I cut up the sofrito and measured out the seasonings while the chicken marinated. This looks so good! Add half the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook, turning halfway, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. The recipe was easy and so tasty and flavorful. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. One of my fav comfort meals . Made this for my wife tonight as she is from PR. You can stir them into the rice once its done if you wish! Hope its better next time! Next a smaller deeper pansame problem. Do those go in with the peas? Need to perfect the rice, mine was sticky, but all the flavor was there!! You may want to reduce the salt at first if you use broth. If you'd rather use all chicken thighs instead of drumsticks go ahead and swap them out! Ive never had an issue using white rice. So happy you loved this one, Vicky! I think that should work but youd have to use a pretty big pot / pan . Both turned out superb but I preferred my friends version aka the original. Hi W. Thats why the recipe lists jalapeno as optional, and thats also why I added this note above: Now its important to remember that everyones version of Arroz con Pollo is different thats the great part about cooking is that you can really make it your own. Not just saying this but am literally making this today. I did the prep in the morning and cooking of the dish at dinnertime was so quick and easy. I think it should be fine as is, you might have it a little saucier but it will be amazing. I am not a chef, but also not a novice cook. Great stuff!! Very good dinner. Full of flavor and everybody loves it. Great on or off the bone, Thanks so much for sharing all of this! INSTRUCTIONS 1. Sounds like you didnt cook it long enough or had your heat too low. Must be from someone else . In the same skillet (it should be greased enough already for sauteing) you will make your sofrito by adding in garlic, jalapeno, diced green pepper, diced onion and cilantro. Step 8. You can use up to six pieces of chicken in one pot. Add the water and bouillon cube and bring to a boil over high heat. This is a question, not a rating. I combined the spices at lunch time and then it took no time at all to rub it in the chicken to marinate. We welcome you to our Ambitious Kitchen. We always have a few bottles of hot sauce on the table to go with it. Ingredients cup vegetable oil 1 (4 to 6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 cup rice 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon ground black pepper 1 bay leaf Add chicken and cook until golden, 5 minutes per side. This was so so flavorful! Cant beat a bowl of fluffy basmati rice . Cook time listed is also questionable. One pan meal for the win! Exactly what Ive been looking for. Ill be sure to let her know <3. Thanks for good full recipe. 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Heat the oil in a 12-inch high-sided skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice rinsed and washed 4 cups chicken stock 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon annatto powder, bijol, or turmeric to color the rice 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt + pepper to taste 1/2 cup frozen peas Instructions Oh, I do add about 1/4 cup more water to the recipe because my rice doesnt fully cook without it. Made this dish last night. I used basmati rice as well. The perfect weeknight meal thats great on a budget, too. Saute chicken and mushrooms in butter. If we have sazon seasoning available, can we use that for the chicken instead? Absolutely! I made this for dinner tonight and it was soooo delicious and filling! Try this Arroz Con Pollo #1 recipe, or contribute your own. Serve with white rice and tomato wedges. Woo hoo!! Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. I made this for the second time last night (and am having it for lunch today!) Im running out of ways to say how much I love this. Thats what my mom always did. Youre so welcome! Im not sure because this recipe calls for making your own wish i could be more helpful, but I havent tested them with store-bought adobe/sofrito. Quick and easy one pot arroz con pollo tastes just like Casa Lupita's CALORIES: 196 | FAT: 6.9 g | PROTEIN: 21.5 g | CARBS: 10.9 g | FIBER: 1.4 g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Arroz con pollo Calories Very Good 4.5/5 (4 ratings) Whole Wheat Rice with Onion (LV) WW Point Plus 8 onzas de arroz = 6 PP 4 onzas= 3 PP Read through the whole recipe before you start to put things together. In terms of the rice, it could be due to the size of your pan or pot you are using. My whole house smelled like sofrito it was fantastic. Large pieces were cut in two and the first cooking time of chicken pieces was probably doubled as well. Tender, fall off the bone chicken and tasty rice. Fry a couple of pieces of chopped bacon in a saucepan. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and your adobo seasoning: cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper. I havent tried it in an Instant Pot let me know if you do! Its pretty funny to me, because i have lots of bookmarked recipes since way before this quarantine. Quick and easy, and going into the rotation for sure. Also for the marinara sauce I think it would be okay to use if you want to use it up! Amazing! Super flavorful and easy to make. Glad to hear that!! I dont think brining would make a difference in this recipe since we use boneless skinless chicken thighs, which tend to be very tough to dry out. I am no good cook but Rice and Chicken is like favorite dish in my country. My rice would not cook! Stir in chicken and rice; bring to a low simmer. In less than 2 weeks of finding it, Ive already made it twice. Very simple make, so much flavor. Keep up the wonderful dietary inspiration! Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Hi, this web browser has Javascript disabled. My only suggestion is that you might want to double the recipe so you have leftovers. 1. Yes! Thank you so very much for this very flavorful yet delicious comida! Thanks for the recipe. Thank you Monique! I then added it to the recipe just like I would uncooked white rice (and for the same amount of time). Strain stock and measure 2 cups and set aside. Thank you for another fab weeknight ( or special occasion) dinner!! Literally so full of flavor and its so easy. This was a great recipe to start with (one of my absolute favs). Thank you for the catch! Im so glad you all loved this recipe. And yes the sazon is great this way. Going to use cauli rice and see how it goes. I will be making this on a regular basis for dinner. So true! Please thank Mama! Thank you for sharing such amazing recipes! Youll make this recipe again and again! Such a great weeknight dinner. every week! The white rice is much easier to work with! Weve made this for family dinner twice now + everyone loves it. I served with just some simple steamed broccoli, This recipe is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I actually had to make it a second time 2 days later! Adapted from a Kraftfoods.com recipe to add more broccoli, broth and mozzarella cheese, and eliminate the grated Parmesan cheese. My kids request this regularly and fight over the last of the rice! Im going to try it again and try to make it a little milder. 2. 6. Add the rice and stock. Making this tonight, but in your recipe you call for cumin in the adobo ingredients but when you describe the recipe, you dont mention it. BigOven Kitchen Im glad youre loving the one pan meals here, too! !I made it with frozen peas, but I have access to both canned and dried pigeon peas. This will be a staple at my house! Join the AK email list and get my brand new, FREE Simple & Nourishing 7-day Meal Plan delivered to your inbox. My friend discovered this recipe and loved it, so when I visited her, she and I made two separate batches (she followed the recipe to a T, and I was a bit more adventurous with the spices). Heat together and serve. We both love spicy food and this one was great! BigOven Kitchen. I also reduced liquid by 1/4 cup and used chicken broth instead of water. It is the perfect fall/comfort food dish. I wanted crispy chicken skin. I use Trader Joes basmati rice. If you mean chicken, then yes, you are just browning the chicken My 11 year made me promise Id make it again! Set aside. Had to cook it and extra 10 minutes so the basmati rice was tender. Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. The rice was very tasty, but saucy, not fluffy. I make this one all the time, too. We loved this! The end result fabulous flavors (the spices are almost exactly what I remember from my childhood!) Thank you for the wonderful lightened up cheddar-broccoli-cauliflower soup recipe. Made this recipe to tonight and it was delicious! And love the idea of green beans in here Thanks, Christine! Remove from pan and transfer to a plate. Stir a good pinch of saffron into the vegetable mixture and cook for another minute. If I decide to use Goya sazon and adobo, how much should I use for this recipe? It turned out really nice! Con todo mi carazon, tu mama ricandeleon! The dish is awesome. If I use that, am I substituting it for the cilantro, pepper, and onion since all of that is in it? Excellent receipt! Probably the best Arroz con Pollo I have had. I altered this recipe in two ways. "The Swiss Army Knife for Home Cooks" - Thrillist, https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/arroz-con-pollo-1/23553, Get Detailed Nutrition Facts on Any Recipe. So happy to hear you loved it, though . This post was originally published on April 16th, 2018, and republished on March 12th, 2022. 1. So happy to hear that, Samantha! I serve it with fried sweet plantains. Oh yay! It would be great if I could prep this at lunch time so I can whip dinner up more quickly. I just know not everyone likes burnt, haha.) Didnt want to put leftovers in the fridge for my husbands lunch tomorrow, shoot. I must say, weve made this recipe at least a dozen times, and it has become a favorite in our household. Thanks so much for the recipe love it! They arent at all like regular green peas, more like beans, and they were perfect for this dish. Thank you, I will make this again. Thanks for stopping by to fuel your health journey! Ingredientes. Id do closer to the 20mins than 25, the rice will get a little crispy on the bottom (but we thought that part was actually good! Season to taste. I used bone in chicken thighs and it turned out perfectly! This recipe was amazing. -Im allergic to peas so I added 2 cups of cauliflower rice instead. (If you do not have a skillet a large pot will also work very well!) Always love hearing about peoples comfort meals And so cool that you lived in Puerto Rico! Simmer for about 15-20 mins. Unfortunately, I always have trouble with the rice cooking unevenly; the rice on the top doesnt cook much! I hope you find more here that you love! While the rice is cooking, heat a medium skillet on medium high and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. This recipe is absolutely amazing!! And glad it made leftovers! I didnt think mine would look like the picture but it looked exactly the same! Absolutely loved this dish! This recipe is * chefs kiss! Im glad you both loved it (even with a little bit of burnt rice!) Over the years, Ive tried a variety of Arroz con Pollo recipes. when I see and read your story is very interesting. I work from home now and love recipes like this where I can do some prep for throughout the day (blend the spices, do some chopping) and then they come together quickly at dinnertime. One of my favorite recipes of all time! thanks for the great recipe. And your step by step simple explanation make it easier for me. Heat thoroughly. You can add them in at either spot. Ingredients are easy to locate, instructions easy to follow & broken down into easy steps, My grandmother use to make this in a time when any kind of Hispanic product was difficult to find so much was made simply at home these are the type of recipes I seek. I made sure just to wash and soak the rice ahead of time and it came out perfect and fluffy after 25 minutes. Glad it was worth the time it took to make it . I was wondering could I use chicken breasts for this recipe? Can we sub these ingredients with sazon seasoning and sofrito found at store? I scaled up everything by about half so that wed have lots of leftovers, and everything worked perfectly. Excellent recipe. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Even my very picky kids loved it! Add sherry and green onions. Im glad everyone liked it . Thank you! Im so happy to hear that. I followed it to a T (except jalapeo and peas) and it came out delicious. Plus its mostly pantry ingredients. Hi Kelly! 1. From the . Hi I was trying to see if I can still make this even though I dont have ground coriander or turmeric.. Are you able to use this recipe in a rice cooker? So happy it was easy and quick to make and that you loved it, Ann! Added the vegetables, then rice spice, then the drained pigeon peas, then rice, and finally the tomato sauce combined with water. Viva nuestra isla encantada. I made this tonight and it was so good! As most of you know, my mom is full Puerto Rican and so are my grandparents. Thank you dear. CASA LUPITA SEATTLE. Love that its one-pot. This was really, really good, and the cauliflower rice worked perfectly. and loved it even more this time around. Right? This is now part of our regular meal rotation. Add sofrito, bay leaves and annatto or paprika to pot with chicken and stir well. I did use brown jasmine rice that I rinsed well. Thank you for sharing. I just added more water so the rice wouldnt scorch, and kept it going about more minutes. Get all of my globally-inspiredrecipes here! 2. I had to end up putting it in the oven because after the original cook time it was still very chewy. It was always amazing! I recently solved a similar problem with my jambalaya by bringing it up to a boil and finishing in the oven, but it didnt work with this dish! I have made this twice now for family and friends and it has gone down a treat (they are really fussy BTW). For some reason, every one pot recipe with rice Ive made needs less liquid than called for. I used chicken breasts (and they were pretty big) so that may part of the reason be why it didnt come out so great.. I loved how easy it was to cook and to find the ingredients. I made this for my daughter and I. 100000% making this a regular in our home. I have been looking for a recipe for arroz con pollo and this one looks very tasty! Thanks so much for the nice review , This recipe is so insanely tasty AND fun to make! It wont me select more than 3!! or even coquito, I would love to have them and my family would certainly enjoy them. Do you have any recommendations to make this vegan? Veris que el color de la masa ira cambiando de blanco a translcido. Same with the firecracker chicken meatballs. 3. Enter your email to get our best 10 soup recipes straight to your inbox! 5. Delicious recipe, easy and very satisfying. Happy cooking! POLLO SAUCE: To Enchilada Sauce, add other ingredients. Freshly baked content from the creators at This recipe was delicious AND easy. Healthy and delicious. It definitely had a spicy kick to it, I love spicy but Id probably just take down the chili powder just a smidge but I also might have just had a really spicy jalapeo haha so I dont know! I have some leftover cauliflower I can pulse up to use. Remove skillet and reserve on a plate. I have a jar of recaito/culantro in my pantry. Such a tasty recipe!! Step 4. Nice!! Glad is was a hit for the whole family! Can you please post it again? Made this tonight- WOW, SO SO GOOD! this is one of my new fave recipes. Im excited to try this recipe, but I have a medium-low tolerance for hot-spicy foods. Thank you! By fueling your body and honoring your journey you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. I was thinking maybe fried sweet potatoes using the spices from the chicken. Now its important to remember that everyones version of arroz con pollo is different thats the great part about cooking is that you can really make it your own. So happy you found this recipe. This is an awesome and super flavorful dish! Its one of my favorite comfort foods <3, Awesome recipe just cooked it for the family made a few wee adjustments to suit what I could get in New Zealand and totally delicious thanks for sharing , Amazing!! My family is Puerto Rican and I somehow missed my Abuelitas recipe for arroz con pollo. Can also store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks should be fine. xo. I have made it once so far. Rehogamos unos minutos hasta que todo quede bien cocinado. Enjoy! Let me know if anyone has any tips/suggestions for making larger quantities. Made this tonight and the husband and I both loved it. If you want you can sprinkle with some peas. Awesome recipe! Add 2 cans light red kidney beans, 1 c tomato sauce, a little oregano, a handful of chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. One of my favorite dinners . My Puerto Rican mother-in-law would add smoked to sausage to it. chicken, Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, hispanic, Nut Free, arroz con pollo, puerto rican chicken and rice, basmati white rice (dont use brown, it will take too long to cook)**, frozen peas (or rinsed and drained pigeon peas), Join the AK email list and get my brand new, FREE. Amazing!! LOVE this meal. We took the skin off of our chicken before cooking to make the dish a bit lighter. Can I use red bell pepper instead of green in sofrito? Once oil is hot, add in chicken and season with a little more salt and pepper. I make it at least once a month if not multiple times! If not what can I use to substitute. 6. It ends up being about 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon . I use 2 packets Goya sazon seasoning to flavor the rice rather than the spice blend. It will be a family staple for years to come. So happy to her that! Another great recipe, thank you!! I have a case of pigeon peas from Amazon so I keep going back to this recipe. Thank you for this easy but delicious recipe!! I commented on this recipe earlier but forgot to leave a rating. I substituted breast for thighs and left out the jalapeo and coriander as my family doesnt like heat or the coriander spice. Thank you for this! Has anyone doubled the rice part of this recipe? This was absolutely superb! Thank you. We really are not fond of it. SEE MORE >>. Maybe I can double them or add another veg such as carrots? Our family loves this! 3. Pretty cool formula. YAYE ME, now I can make this dish! And good to know about the rice. I love this recipe. Amazing! I really loved the homemade sofrito and adobo seasoning..will definitely be making on the regular and applying this adobo mix to other dishes. Many thanks. Add the onions, saut for a couple of minutes, then add the pepper and celery. I am however not so I didnt know what I was doing. Thank you so much for the recipe! All the ingredients can be doubled but Id probably recommend using two separate pans to make sure everything cooks properly Enjoy! Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes.