Authentic Puerto Rican Rice and Beans

Name: Authentic Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans (habichuelas coloradas) or 1 (16 ounce) can pink beans (habichuelas coloradas); 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (a flavored salt used in latin cooking); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 slice salt pork or 1 slice Canadian bacon, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (5 g) packet sazon con azafran seasoning (comes in envelopes in a box, gives color and a distinct flavor to latin dishes); 1 1/2 tablespoons sofrito sauce (comes in a jar, a necessary ingredient in Puerto Rican cooking); 1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 White Rice

This is a cherished family recipe originating from Aguada, Puerto Rico. While traditional versions involve making all seasonings from scratch, this simpler method uses prepared ingredients to deliver the same authentic taste. It is a straightforward and delicious dish that yields four servings, perfect as a staple side. The recipe combines white rice with seasoned beans for a classic Puerto Rican meal.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans (habichuelas coloradas) or 1 (16 ounce) can pink beans (habichuelas coloradas)
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (a flavored salt used in latin cooking)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 slice salt pork or 1 slice Canadian bacon, cubed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (5 g) packet sazon con azafran seasoning (comes in envelopes in a box, gives color and a distinct flavor to latin dishes)
1 1/2 tablespoons sofrito sauce (comes in a jar, a necessary ingredient in Puerto Rican cooking)
1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked

Method

Prepare the white rice according to the package directions, using a brand like Goya found in the Spanish food aisle. 5 minute rice works well.
After cooking, ensure any extra water is drained from the rice.
Warm the vegetable oil in a saucepan and add the cubed salt pork or Canadian bacon.
When the meat begins to sizzle, stir in the 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and adobo seasoning.
Incorporate the 1 1/2 tablespoons sofrito sauce and the packet of sazon con azafran, mixing well.
Add the can of red kidney beans, draining most but not all of the liquid to help form a sauce.
Combine everything thoroughly and it is ready to serve.
In Puerto Rico, this dish is commonly served alongside meals, particularly with pork chops seasoned with sofrito and adobo.
Serve and enjoy this wonderful recipe directly from the island.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium7400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryWhite Rice

Authorboricua_nena