Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 slices smoked bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas (gandules)
  • 1 packet goya sazon goya with coriander and annatto
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain brown rice

Method

  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the bacon and onion and cook three minutes. Add the garlic and cook two minutes longer.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until rice is tender (about 40-45 minutes if you're using brown rice, 25-30 minutes if you use white rice.