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Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice

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Ingredients

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3 cups of refrigerated cooked white rice
3 - 4 tablespoons annato oil (**see notes**)
1 1/2 cups of leftover cubed cooked pork
6 sliced green olives
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutritional information

659.1
Calories
115 g
Calories From Fat
12.8 g
Total Fat
1.9 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
82.9 mg
Sodium
110.1g
Carbs
17.3 g
Dietary Fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
27.4 g
Protein
180 g
Serving Size

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Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice

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    I have made this a gazillion times and it is a winner .

    • 35 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    “puerto Rican Style” Fried Rice,If you like to eat a variety of rice dishes, add this one to your menu!I once ate a rice that was similar to this one, but I wasn’t able to get the recipe.I’ve created this as my own version of that rice, which can be served as a quicker alternative to “arroz con gandules”, which happens to be my favorite!This dish is super quick, and super yummy! Enjoy!,I have made this a gazillion times and it is a winner .,If you like to eat a variety of rice dishes, add this one to your menu!I once ate a rice that was similar to this one, but I wasn’t able to get the recipe.I’ve created this as my own version of that rice, which can be served as a quicker alternative to “arroz con gandules”, which happens to be my favorite!This dish is super quick, and super yummy! Enjoy!


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    Steps

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    ***notes***.

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    Have All of the Ingredients Ready to Add to Your Pan Before You Start.

    3
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    For the Annato Oil, in a Small Saucepan, Heat 1/4 Cup of Oil or Lard Over Low Heat Until It Is Hot. Add 3 Tbls. of Annato Seeds, and Stir, For One Minute. Let This Cool, Stirring Occasionally, While You Gather Your Ingredients. Strain When It Is Cool.

    4
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    Preheat a Non-Stick Pan or Wok, Over High Heat For One Minute.

    5
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    Add to Your Pan the Annato Oil, Heat For 30 Seconds.

    6
    Done

    Add the Pork, and Toss This in the Hot Oil For 30-45 Seconds.

    7
    Done

    Add the Pigeon Peas, the Olives, and the Peppers, Toss For 45 Seconds - 1 Minute.

    8
    Done

    Add the Rice, Garlic, Adobo, and the Black Pepper.toss and Mix, Coating All of the Rice W/the Oil, and Breaking Up Any Clumps of Rice. Continue Tossing It Until It Is Heated Through.

    9
    Done

    Plate It Up, and Garnish With a Fresh Sprig of Cilantro.

    10
    Done

    This Rice Is Very Hearty, and If You Want to Make This a Meal, Just Add Some Extra Pork, Fry Up a Few Tostones, and Get a Tub of Potato Salad from the Deli!

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