After 30 seconds, add the beer and Peruvian bisque to the rice while cooking so the rice absorbs the liquid, along with sweet peas, bell pepper and cilantro. Add salt to taste. Reserve.

Chef notes. Whether on the island or in the U.S., Puerto Rican holiday tables will usually feature this popular rice dish: arroz con gandules. This easy and savory rice dish is made with a base of ...

Recipe Notes. Adding meat: Many recipes add ham, pork, or bacon to the rice (the meat can be cooked or uncooked).If using, cook 1/2 cup diced meat in the oil in Step 1 of the rice until browned ...

The Caribbean island’s cuisine combines African, Indigenous and Spanish influences to create dishes of distinction.

When liquid is absorbed take a large spoon for moving the rice around and do it a few times. Then cover and cook for another 30 minutes. You will be smelling the aroma of your rice.

The Puerto Rican version of beans and rice, arroz con habichuelas or gandules, is a staple comfort food typically served as a side dish along with sliced avocados, fried plantains, or picadillo.

The Spanish Caribbean region’s cuisine demonstrates how different and seemingly disparate cultures can contribute to a natural form of culinary fusion. Puerto Rican cuisine, in particular, can ...