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Moro de guandules (pigeon pea rice)

Course Side
Cuisine Dominican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author biteslife.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of uncooked white rice
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 can of guandules or pigeon peas
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 4 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1/2 a medium or 1/4 of a big red onion chopped
  • 1/4 bunch of cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of achiote or bija ground annatto seeds
  • 2 tablespoons of cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Heat up one tablespoon of oil in a medium pan.
  2. Add the onions and stir until they are nearly transparent and then add the garlic. Stir, add the cilantro.
  3. Add the pigeon peas, the water, the salt and the ground annatto seeds and wait until it comes to a boil.
  4. Add the rice when the water is boiling stirring occasionally until all the water has evaporated. At that point, lower the fire to low and cover the pot.
  5. Wait 15 to 20 minutes and stir the rice. Add the last tablespoon of oil and cover again.
  6. Five minutes later, try the rice to see if it is done. Wait longer as needed to achieve a texture you like.
  7. Serve with your favorite protein and salad.
  8. Enjoy!