How To Make Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules - Party Rice

[@pumpkinessa5963]

Hi everyone! This is my Titi Carmen! Her rice is absolutely amazing. I used to spend my weekends with her and she would feed me her delicious recipe from when I was a child. Haven’t seen her in so long, I miss her

[@ajacolon577]

Hi Vannessa, I was wondering would you happen to know how to make this for 2-3 people? Like how much of each ingredient can I use for smaller parties

[@CookingwithLuLuRamos]

@@ajacolon577 hey aja one of everything should be fine except you would put two cups of water to one cup of rice..this should be enough for about 4 ppl..have a great day🙏😉

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

what type of rice? short grain? parboiled?

[@CookingwithLuLuRamos]

@@blueswadeshoes4012 yes short grain should be fine 👍

[@TediMarshall]

Hey! I really like this video. I checked out the channel, but there was only one other video. Does she have another channel?

[@freddierivera9385]

I’m puertorrican born, this is a really sweet lady taking her time & energy to share her recipes , and for all those jerks that only know how criticized her can go to hell !! Keep up the good work with your good videos sweet lady , God bless you for being so brave & sharing your delicious recipes.

[@claygirl6133]

Freddie Rivera You’re right in that she took the time to make this video, however, this is not authentic Arroz con gandules. If you’re going to show others how to cook Puerto Rican food, pls do it the right way. This is a slap to our ancestors. So in reference to hell, you better be careful because it is not some fake place it is REAL and unless you’re born again you’re at a very high risk at going there. Read the Word of God and seek Jesus before it’s too late because tomorrow is not promised.

[@picantesworld7723]

Monica Ortiz I noticed somethings she didn't do that didn't make it "authentic", like wash the rice or added stuff that may not seemed "authentic", but it's not like she poured only tomato sauce into the pot with the rice and water, then you can say that's not how you make it. Do you go on these videos and criticize and judge people for adding a dash of cumin or not making achiote oil? Now before you go telling people to about being born again and about hell, you can't start being hateful because she doesn't make the way your family makes it. Like it's a sin. Like Paul said about people hate will hate those who do good. Maybe you should go back and read the word instead of getting upset about how she's making arroz con gandules, but then trying to witness to somebody at the same time. "What defiles a man is not what goes in them, but what comes out of them" Lord have mercy!

[@66meadow]

Freddie Rivera ....I agree!

[@patrinagriffin1559]

That looks soooooo delicious I'm going to make it for Thanksgiving 😊

[@gaylek145]

People l are mean....

[@stonecareman]

I’m a chef of twenty years and this recipe is spot on. Every time I make party rice , I use this technique.

[@pinkstarlove3237]

Quick question, so is the 1/2 gallon of water enough for 16 cups of rice??

[@felicia5529]

Sarai Lozano yes because you add the liquids from everything else in the cans, and the sauce

[@Ssosophisticated]

@@pinkstarlove3237 if you add too much water the rice becomes mushy, the rice will also cook from the steam, needs to be on a low flame, and i don't stir more than once and i use a big fork

[@marciai.s.4932]

@@pinkstarlove3237 you always know a perfect balance of rice by inserting a spoon in the middle of the pot. If it stands by itself, you have the perfect balance of rice and water.

[@marciai.s.4932]

@@pinkstarlove3237 i stir the sauce right upto you add the rice. You stir one time until the water is gone. Turn rice once and set to simmer and cover. Wait 15 to 20 min on simmer and check rice. Do not over stir rice. Leave it alone and walk away. It creates a mushy mess by over stirring it.

[@esthercolon648]

I wish I had never found this page. Because of you and your Recipe, I know have a dilema. My co-workers make me make the rice for every activity. This is the very best arroz con gandules recipe I have ever had in my life and I was just kidding, I’m grateful to you for posting it and changing my life. I thought all that oil is too much but it’s not. I did not want to change anything you suggested and I am so happy I didn’t. This is the second year using your recipe throughout the the year. I was so scared it would be gone because I wrote it down but could not find it. Glad your still here. Please show us how to make other things for parties. I cook pretty good but I don’t know how change my recipes to bigger portions. God bless you. Thanks again Mija!!!!

[@MrJoeymook]

A pot of this with a Pernil and some empanadas!! Heaven!!!!!!!!!

[@KittyLumpkinsss]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@janaydaniel3725]

Empanadas??? Lol no Pasteles or pastallios!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🙌

[@Gonzolean]

WEPA!!!!!!!!

[@kanibis420]

Dont forget the Alcapurria .. Rice and Gondules and Alcapurria , takes me back to my childhood back in NY . Good Times

[@ELBarbarro]

And some Goya picante sauce…dayum I’m in heaven

[@conniekramer915]

My ex's mama made this all the time. Don't miss the man, MISS HIS MAMA AND HER COOKING!

[@Takit-ez]

Don't make HIS LOSS, your LOSS. I suggest you call up mamma and make yourself a plate of rice date 😂🤣

[@ChefAndreMaxwell]

That's funny. LOL

[@jennamiller3892]

same.

[@hismom5600]

I have a similar tale and that is the TRUTH. Like "Hey, yea no I don't want to talk to you I'm married with kids, but um...what's your mom's number? I'm craving ceviche."😄

[@damarishernandez2738]

You not wrong about this lmao

[@LorenTheFlorist]

This recipe is the bomb my boyfriend is Puerto Rican and I have been learning the culture and I adore it and the food 🇵🇷🐸😎 WEPAAAAA

[@nataliecruz316]

Lmao

[@lovelybydesign3363]

Same here girl. My fiancé is Puerto Rican and I'm trying to learn to cook his favorite food

[@katbrax8622]

Girlfriend I too enjoy learning about different cultures and their foods. This entire world is one big melting pot and I,as a proud big beautiful black woman am grateful and humble enough to be apart of it.

[@charlita25]

Me too Eso !

[@tiffanysabrina525]

@G G why does it matter lmfao

[@kishakoffi6505]

An old friend from high school pass this recipe down to me. I love it. Made it for my African husband, once he seen the green olives he thought i didnt know how to cook. Every culture has a party rice. For the hoildays i make Puerto party rice, African party rice, and Asian shrimp fried rice. Hey im just a black girl that loves to cook. Great video :)

[@eighty2snkrs]

them olives set it off, im adding 2 jars lol

[@mendezfocus]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣a friend of mine pass this recipe to me😂😂😂😂all you got to do was KZbin it is not like super- uncle Ben's recepe

[@Konfident_Lee]

❤️

[@TheCuccoLady]

Oh my goodness, I wish I had your recipe book lol

[@shavisionentertainmentcorp3511]

Yasss! It’s all rooted as one culture, just a diaspora of traditions! Ashe’

[@novelynp8684]

The background song reminds me so much of when my mother used to listen to it , and cook. The holidays are not the same without her😢

[@KittyLumpkinsss]

Sorry for your loss mama, hugs and happy memories/cooking.

[@royettasanders707]

@@KittyLumpkinsss +a up iaq9aos JFK sik8p²1ieie993i hi 1iqq

[@tesapacolli6958]

aww los siento mamita keep your head up

[@BranMarPercussion]

The name of this song is "El Día de Suerte." It was recorded on Willie Colon's album "Lo Mato" in1973. The sonero is the late great Hector Lavoe. ¡Que viva la musica!

[@fpaoy3529]

You know when moms are cooking and listening to music that food is gonna come out delicious 😆

[@elliotmaldonado161]

You made me cry...growing up in the Bronx, eating the same thing every day, the salsa music..beautiful video

[@SoulfulTakeout]

I know it must of been hard for you to slowdown enough to provide exact instruction and measurements on ingredients and steps that you are use to doing naturally. THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to share this recipe! It looks amazing 🙌🏾

[@jsscdz]

I lost my mom almost 3 years ago and I will forever regret not taking the time to learn her recipe for this. I will be asking my dad soon but his just doesn't come out like my mama's would. I came to KZbin looking for a fellow Boriqua to show me and I am SO happy I found you! I will be going to the store today to collect everything. I'm excited! I hope it comes close to my mom's cause lord knows I miss everything about her including her arroz con gandules! Thank you for being a stand in mom for those of us missing our mother's and their cooking.😊 This video is great.

[@butterpecan5642]

I'm cooking this as we speak. It's my very first time cooking it. My family had asked me to make it for 16 people. My kitchen has never been so hectic. Lol. I'm making this rice along with pollo guisado, sweet fried plantains, and dark red kidney beans. Big shout out to my Puerto Rican sista for putting up this video and sharing her artistry. Thanks so much!

[@PRAISEGODMEDIA]

For those of us Puerto Ricans who don't live in Puerto Rico, New York or Florida, you may find the Culantro in Chinese Markets which they call Ngo Gai. I always make homemade Sofrito for my cooking. The music in the background makes me wish I could turn back time so I can be in Puerto Rico before so many family members passed away and have one more holiday together. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. God Bless.

[@indiadiggs629]

Cilantro is in almost every grocery store or produce store in America.

[@PRAISEGODMEDIA]

@@indiadiggs629 cilantro is everywhere but Culantro or recao as some people call it is mostly found in Chinese markets.

[@Mk-oi5px]

what’s your recipes for home made sofrito ??

[@elizabitty213]

Hey there could you please tell me what the type of oil she uses?

[@VivienneLivingston-ln2wk]

BE AWARE ! THAT THE VIDEO has poor lighting. Dark and you can bearly see the video

[@patriciaelg1464]

This is a beautiful recipe. I am not Puerto Rican but I went there on vacation once. I will never forget the big pot of rice and beans on the stove and the generosity of the people.

[@wsl4lifesterlingsr.726]

I GREW UP IN A PUERTO RICAN HOOD HERE IN NORTH PHILLY I LOVE ARROZ CON GANDULES!

[@penelopepitstop13]

@ BURNETT SR., STERLING, awww! that was Nice, as a NuyoRican [ New York Puerto Rican ] Thank You... PEACE!

[@jimlife79]

BURNETT SR., STERLING BADLANDZ!!!!

[@MariaTorres-wt6hc]

Me too !!! Raised in Philly! Born in Puerto Rico! This is how my mami makes rice !!

[@robinrozario919]

BURNETT SR., STERLING lol I was raised in a Puerto Rican area in NP

[@brittanybynature]

Kensington

[@blackfire1146]

It's about 1 am and I've made the mistake of binging videos and now I'm hungry😭When can I come over, mama? Lol

[@CiCifulton107]

Angelina Savini so crazy because I do the exact same thing. 🤣😂🤣 now I’m Starving

[@xhad3zx399]

Angelina Savini when can I come over?

[@John.349]

My Mom use's Recao for sofrito and pork cut into cubes in her recipe,I just learned the recipe my My is 95 I had to get the recipe before it was to late thank God Shes still with us, God Bless you.

[@markbyrd5492]

I just made this and it came out perfect. Lining the top with aluminum foil then placing the lip literally steam the rice to perfection. Thank you so much!

[@emiliaescobar7652]

I remember my mom & Aunts with there Crinkly Aluminum Foil, a must have in a Puerto Rican Kitchen! Her Rice looks like my mom's, made differently, but in the end, looks the same!

[@ritzyritz6126]

I am mixed. Puerto Rican & black and I never learned my real fathers family recipe. My husband & I have made this recipe step by step with her twice. We love this recipe. It taste amazing! Say what you want. We love it!! And so does everyone else that taste it. Winning!

[@Free_Spirited_26]

This woman took the time to show us HER recipe of PR rice. EVERYONE does it their own way.. MANY people keeps the juices of everything they use for their rice and that's their choice.. people here talking about "heart attacks" and "diabetes" like they NEVER EVER ate a damn hotdog, burger, taco, RED meat, Pork, eggs, cake, candy, soda, etc in their damn life!! what hypocrates! smh.. with the ones giving rude comments- welllll lets see YOUR video with YOUR version of "PR Rice"! and just an FYI- alot of PR dishes are heavy and full of carbs.. we cook to satisfy a hungry belly with dishes full of FLAVOR..

[@luciamondragon8990]

Melisa Torr

[@iwillbugyou720]

STHU NOBODY ASK FOR YOUR OPINION IDIOT

[@nikkilala618]

Full belly happy heart! Us latinos need our dose of “heart attack” too lord knows I get tired of eating grass and chicken breast my God 😂

[@rollingthunder7258]

BRAVO!!! IS TIME TO START BRAVING OUT AND HAVE THE GUTS TO SAY IT LIKE IT IS. LOVE YOUR COMMENT ♥️❤️❤️

[@derrickmartellrose4128]

Rosa Colon nigga shut the fuck up

[@elizabethortiz7740]

I'm Puertoriquen born in new Jersey. lived many years in Puerto Rico., everyone adds different ingredients and makes it different but it still taste delicious. I like to cover my rice with green banana leaves and than put the top on it. it gives it great flavor. I have seen it done like she does it and it still taste delicious. everyone just put different ingredients.

[@chuckcetta9306]

I too am PR and in New Jersey, what she did is what you call "flavor", everyone especially Puerto Ricans have variations, but I guarantee that rice was delicious! This is the way true Puerto Ricans do it, with "flavorful" ingredients, so I have no idea why anyone would say anything bad about her recipe. Lets see them post a video and do it better!

[@elizabethortiz7740]

Chuck Cetta Hi! her recipe is good to feed many people. I know this puertoriquen lady she adds so many things to her rice OMG its so good. she makes a lot to feed many. I make mines more simple. but love it. yes I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey.

[@stacib1199]

Elizabeth Ortiz perfect

[@Marienwonderland]

I'm going to cover mine with banana leaves now that just sounds delicious. Now I just need to know how to make sufrito.

[@elliezuniga3105]

Elizabeth Ortiz I love the banana leave idea thanks for the tip. I'm going to try it.😋

[@vanessaperez4696]

This is just how my godmother makes hers!! Literally the best rice I’ve ever had. Haven’t found anything that tastes like it at restaurants.

[@karenhann4088]

Carmen, my daughter-in-law's parents are from Puerto Rico and the first time I had her mom's Arroz Con Gandules I was hooked and I wanted the recipe. Problem is, I don't speak Puerto Rican. Problem-solved thanks to your wonderful and thorough video. I have to follow recipes so I took the liberty of typing out your instructions below. I hope you do more authentic Puerto Rican videos in the future. Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules-Party Rice Recipe by: Carmen Felix Serves 25 as a side dish You need: Aluminum Foil Very large sturdy spoon Large stock pot Very Large Cast Aluminum Pot with Lid (15 x 5) Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Canola Oil 1 large smoked ham steak Mojo: 2 cans Goya Green Pidgeon Peas (Gandules Verdes) 4 8 oz cans Goya Tomato Sauce (Salsa de Tomate) 2 cups Homemade Sofrito: 1 small yellow onion 1 medium green bell pepper 4 cloves garlic (combine in a blender till thick)6 envelopes 1 jar Goya Stuffed Spanish Olives 1 tsp Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper Pinch ground cumin 1 tablespoon salt 6 envelopes Goya Sazon (Con Culantro y Anchiote) 2 envelopes Goya Ham Flavor Concentrate (Sabor a Jamon de Cocinar) 1 envelope Goya Chicken Seasoning (Caldo con Sabor a Pollo) 16 cups Goja medium grain rice 1/2 gallon water Instructions: 1. Cube the ham into small squares. 2. Add the cubed ham to a sturdy frying pan and fry in all the oil over medium high to high heat stirring until it browns slightly (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. 3. Add the sofrito to a large stock pot, Add the remaining ingredients for the rice: tomato sauce, pidgeon peas undrained, olives undrained, Adobo, cumin, black pepper, salt and stir well to combine. 4. Add the Sazon, ham and chicken seasonings and stir well to combine. 5. Transfer the ham, oil and juices to the very large pot. 6. Add the Mojo and stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil. 7. Add the water, stirring to combine and heat up the liquid. 8. Add some chopped fresh cilantro for extra flavor. 9. Add the rice and stir until well combined. Bring to a gentle boil. 10. Cover the pot completely with aluminum foil overlapping the pot edge leaving about 2 inches over the edge. The foil helps to trap the steam. 11. Place the lid on the pot and boil for 5 minutes. 12. Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and stir the rice. 13. Lower heat to medium and return the foil and lid to the pot and continue cooking for 10 minutes. 14. First Turn: Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and starting turning the rice from the bottom up scraping the bottom to remove bits. 15. Return the foil and lid to the pot and continue cooking for 15 minutes. 16. Second Turn: Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and turn the rice from the bottom up scraping the bottom to remove bits. Fluff the rice by stabbing it with a spoon to release the steam. 17. Return the foil and lid to the pot, lower the heat slightly and continue cooking for 20 minutes. 18. Third Turn: Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and turn the rice from the bottom up and fluffing the rice. 19. Lower the heat slightly, return the foil and lid to the pot and continue cooking for about 20 minutes. 20. Last Turn: After 20 minutes, remove the lid, discard the foil and fluff the rice. Remove from heat, replace the lid to keep warm and serve.

[@jinnyM619]

You forgot to add the cilantro to the blender for sofrito.

[@stellabella5269]

Wow that was so nice of you to write all that out! Merry Christmas ❤️🎅❤️

[@jinnyM619]

Anytime!!😉

[@shaynab1578]

Forgot the cilantro

[@jasminefranklin1363]

4 years later and I still use this video to make my rice. THANK YOU

[@johnettaallen2669]

TY. Ive been trying to perfect Spanish rice and this is one of many videos I've watched that seems the best put together. I'm African American but I love cooking Spanish food because I love the cooking ethnicity of the Spanish race, so TY again for sharing this recipe. I will be cooking this tonight but instead of the ham I will be using pork chops and a little hot Italian sausages.😁

[@moefax1900]

Noooooo why would you do that to the rice? Lol Italian sausage is for italian dishes. And pork chops? Both of those will completely change the taste of the dish. Btw im also african american (dating a puerto rican woman). Im also a professiinal chef and like encouraging creativity but certain dishes, like this one, are best traditionally made. Good luck either way

[@bronxemsmedic]

That is what Dominicans call a "locrio" ...I make a rice with spicy Italian sausage and mixed veggies...I "decase the sausage though ...its very good

[@mariposalamashermosa1486]

Johnetta Allen. this is not Spanish rice, is from Porto rico U.S.

[@johnettaallen2669]

Ok well its good anyways.😁

[@theemily08252000]

Johnetta Allen There's other ways to do, it this is the worst video i have seen. You only need one pot and is made so much easy then what this lady is showing and you suppose to mix all the ingredients together not in different pots

[@theglammam7028]

In my family I haven’t met two people who make their rice exactly the same, and follow the same EXACT recipe. I bet if y’all didn’t see the process or the ingredients she put in her rice and she bought it to your party se lo jampean, se chupan los dedos y no dejan ni el pegao.

[@308KingsRoad]

TheGlam Mam I agree with you 100% . I've had all types of Party rice and no 1 makes it the same. she Definitely has her own style & ways of making it . Most ppl don't know what ppl put in the party rice we just know it has to be the right *color *flavor and *consistency, after that we don't ask NO QUESTIONS!🤗

[@cherriesandapplesauce3316]

😍😍😍😍😂😍😍😍😍😍 yesss👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@valerieaquino5537]

lmfaooo

[@davidblancaneaux1069]

Shit.. I live in south Florida and if I dont make it myself I can't find a place who makes it..not even in the FROZEN isle of the Spanish section..lol..

[@davidblancaneaux1069]

Why so much hate? She has all the main ingredients, technique, and most importantly the love to make this amazing dish!!!

[@antonioaguilar6917]

Every Puerto Rican knows that everyone makes their rice different

[@Gsmooth10455]

For me I prefer to use Goya Olives, and no ham whatsoever.

[@BrianGay57]

Every Puerto Rican cook makes everything different from the others, and that’s a good thing. That’s why there is so much good Puerto Rican food. Fearless cooks! Cajun food is very similar in that every family has their own version of classic dishes.

[@babeena_gt_3645]

Siiiiiiii! 👏🏼😇

[@gigiw9840]

I'm black and I know that

[@tellittoyourmotherkid906]

The same as Every Italians mother makes "the best sauce" LOL I Think we all adapt what we grew up with in different ways.

[@ruthsanchez6656]

I made this last night for my family of 8 and it was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I'll probably have to half the measurements for a regular sized meal but will definitely make it again for our next family get together!! It was amazing!! Thanks for sharing with us your recipe!

[@melissasullivan4798]

How much of the ingredients did you put if you were to make like 2 cups of rice

[@caglrz2183]

You can also freeze leftovers

[@eastcoastfishin5885]

my mother was a master at this rice and she made a lot more than just this iconic party rice. She unfortunately passed due to liver cancer and I just need to taste her cooking again, thank you for this video!

[@stellabella5269]

The cycle of abuse is here in these comments, abuse I know all to well growing up with highly critical Puerto Rican parents. I'm proud to say I've broken that cycle, you can too! Carmen Felix your recipe looks amazing Merry Christmas. ☺ 💕 👍 XOXOX XOXOX

[@carolynhammie6523]

There a way to say something w/o being mean. You can kindly say how you make it and refrain from criticizing the individual who put time and effort into "her" you tube channel.I agree. The unnecessary abuse is evident. I enjoyed the video and will attempt following Ms. Feliz's recipe. Very thorough video. Thank you.

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

I agree, I never liked being round those who are highly criticizing other’s it is of very bad taste I stay away from that, now I do take in constructive criticism and take in account whom it comes from.

[@janetperry2697]

Very I always want the recipe for that rice thanks with all that flavor wow put it in the oven at 350f without the lid cause the heat will burn it just with the foil please try it ThANKS

[@janetperry2697]

I want to bite the screen

[@qwonjit9475]

Stay positive. Thank you Lord for having food.

[@edwinheredia8647]

What I like about this woman she explain the way to do it the most important thing she's very clean keep it up.

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

Tu receta es mi favorita! Mi hijo le fascinó! Lo hice para Thanksgiving 2017-Great success. Yes it was enough para 25 personas. Todos los vecinos estaban que cocinas tan rico! Ahora me falta tu pernil, alcapurrias, and coquito. Yummy 🤤 Mil Gracias 😊

[@BoricuaHoneyy]

I made this rice exactly how you did it and it came out AMAZING! Thank you so much for this!

[@Misoill]

I promise when I go visit Jamaica I'm bringing 2 of them pots back

[@sakinagriffin1174]

I will most definitely be fixing this today for dinner. I think she did a damn good job by putting this video together. Thank You Carmen for sharing your recipe. Your rice looks delicious.

[@bevk2908]

She is awesome. Took her time in explaining everything. My 1st time making this I will use her recipe. 🙂

[@genesiswaldron9312]

How do I find the actual recipe?

[@loveslela]

I am Chicana and I love Puerto Rican Rice : ) Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Love the music too!

[@maggiebee3227]

Dear Carmen: Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with so many people! It is the BEST ever, especially for those of us who enjoy learning authentic cooking. It would such a treat to find more of your delicious authentic puertorican cooking recipes. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones

[@AfiOye]

OMG looks like jollof ! I love it! And every other culture has that “green seasoning” besides Americans. Makes alot of difference.

[@gwendolyncapers-wilson3131]

I really like this recipe! Although I prefer making my own achiote oil for the color and banana leaves for the cooking process this method works as well! There are a million ways to make rice and I have just added your recipe to my bag of tricks. Thanks for sharing your time with us!

[@mariarosenberg2222]

I do too

[@MssieK-sk8jv]

That rice came out perfect. Everybody cooks different. I bet it was Deliciousio

[@sellersmike]

Dora would've spelled it correctly..

[@bronxemsmedic]

noit didn't ..if you look you can see raw bits of rice all through it because she stirred it too much and it cooked uneven...rice steams itself...you let the water evaporate uncovered...then you stir ONCE and lower heat and cover...

[@NewlyAwakened]

there was ZERO "raw" rice bits. Get your eyes checked and watch the end of the video again. I see nothing but perfect delicious looking rice. I wish I could dive right thru the screen into that rice it looked so f-ing great!

[@bronxemsmedic]

Newly Awakened you need your eyes checked that lumpy clumpy mogollao mess looks nasty but it's whatever. I can cook. I actually make a party pot of rice that lasts ten minutes at parties. I don't pretend to be a chef and load my food up with ten pounds of msg so it can have flavor. I've given directions already. She overstirred. That lets out all the steam and you get overcooked and raw rice because the stirring gives you hot and cold spots. But she would know that if she actually knew how to cook.

[@NewlyAwakened]

Well let's see your channel with a video with 82,000 views on how to make something. All is see is playlists of other ppl stuff and you here bitching and tearing someone apart. This vid has over 1400 likes and only 117 thumbs down so she must be doing something right! I stand by my statements. That rice looks lit and I'd love to go to one of her parties!

[@picantesworld7723]

Carmen, this is one of the best videos I've seen especially for more than 5 people. The type of preparation for a big gathering that I'm used to. I like the way you do it. Especially combining everything into one pot first and mix. The ingredients, I've seen some in my family make it the same way you do. Great video! God bless you!

[@christinalopez6564]

picantesworld77 damn homeboy you look like Fat Joe used to. You give me the whole pot of rice your damn self can't you? I know I would put a hurting on it and I'm only a little over a hundred pounds LOL

[@lovelyrayy5492]

picantesworld77 i felt that was the smartest way to teach someone

[@puponazario2627]

Excellent job! Looks Amazing!

[@HB-tc9bi]

I just made this rice for Thanksgiving 2019, and it was a hit! Super delicious, and everyone loved it, thank you for your recipe! This will be my go to recipe from now on!

[@NewlyAwakened]

OMG that looks amazing! I see nothing wrong with the finished product. That rice looks well cooked, fluffy, not mushy or broken like the haters are claiming. I am Puerto Rican (1/4) and I know my rice and beans let me tell you. The only thing I'd change personally is to veganize the recipe but it looks fabulous!!!!

[@brendahenry5546]

Newly Awakened x cycle

[@reneebarnes1957]

When you veganize it, please post it!!

[@thelilyfarrell]

I'm Puerto Rican myself I never use the ham though. My grandma and my mom never did that.

[@IVega1219]

This rice looks delicious......would you ever consider doing it again for a smaller scale of people? Looks delicious.....thanks for sharing.

[@humorme5367]

Ileana Vega im from Texas and the first time i had this i could not stop eating it Its absolutely delicious

[@donnacolon2654]

Just cut the ingredients in half or thirds. Do the math and you'll come up with what you need to make it.

[@TheDonovansofficial]

Thats the obvious answer, but its also a lot of additional work which can be very easy to mess up-which is why she asked for a smaller scaled recipe.

[@indiarche1621]

Are u dumb. You have the recipe figure out the servings yourself

[@MB87659]

@@TheDonovansofficial I was thinking samething.

[@patriciamcelveen4582]

One of my favorite songs playing in the background by Héctor Lavoe.

[@reneebarnes1957]

Did you ever see his bio movie? Fantastic, it was!!

[@cherieamor6377]

🤗👏

[@Deltagirl74]

El Dia De Mi Suerte 💃🇵🇷

[@judysanchez3924]

Hi Carmen , I just tried your party rice and it came out PERFECT, it is so delicious!! God bless you for sharing your recipe.

[@BranMarPercussion]

@@reneebarnes1957 Although (or perhaps because) I am a great fan of Hector Lavoe, I have to say that the hollywood bio about him was terrible. Rather than giving any insight into what exactly made Hector Lavoe a genius, the movie treated him as nothing more than a tragic junkie. In fact the movie actually ended up being much more about his wife (played by Jennifer Lopez), who hijacked the movie by portraying her character as a heroine and a martyr. There were many inaccuracies and falsehoods in this movie which could have been easily corrected by Hector's friends, colleagues and band-mates, many of whom were still alive when the film was made. But no attempt was made to do so, because the truth would have contradicted the agenda of the film. At the beginning of the project the film-makers enlisted the input of Willie Colón, with whom Hector had his most productive and creative collaborations. Willie Colón withdrew from the project because it was intent in propagating their own false narrative rather than the truth as it was known by a central figure in those events. When the film was ultimately released Willie Colón actively disavowed the movie, publicly stating that he wished that he had never even gotten involved with the project in the first place. The movie was similarly disavowed by every one of Hector's friends, colleagues and band-mates who were part of the events that the movie portrayed. Hector Lavoe's legacy deserves much better than this Hollywood version of his life.

[@alifeoflemons7170]

Every 4 years later, I still watch this video to help me cook this rice!

[@MsZine1]

Guess who's coming to dinner 😉 looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@chitownbeauty6575]

I sauté everything in the pot of the rice all the flavor stay in that pot, and I only mix once n leave it for about half hour and rice is perfectly cook.

[@usadrones]

Anna Gonzalez when do you mix? Do you boil it uncovered until the water evaporates then mix it and cover it??

[@chitownbeauty6575]

usadrones I mix when rice get a little dry, lower heat, cover n leave it alone for an half hour.

[@redoubt2766]

Hi Anna, Not to take anything away from Carmen in the video, but I too would do it your way and I've been a chef for more than 40 years. It was an interesting video to see how other people cook though. I also thought the Cumin was too little to make a difference. Rab

[@Angelokita0606]

Anna Gonzalez that's what I do I'm from ecuador and we call it Moro and yes that's the way to go because all those yum flavors stay in that pot... Ima sooo hungryyy lol

[@donnacolon2654]

A variation on a theme. Everyone has their own way. Hers looked good, though!

[@kristiewommack2635]

Love how the music starts when the rice hits the pan like "it's a party now!"

[@vanessadelrio5219]

Omg 😂 people commenting on this nice lady using too much salt or oil ,c'mon doesn't know that almost alot of puerterican food consist of using alot of those ingredients, I have a big boriqua fam and they all fat with high blood pressure, but I love the way she made her arroz con gandules because that's my favorite rice and I make it similar to her minus ham,thank you for sharing your recipe rice turned out amazing 😍😘

[@KittyLumpkinsss]

Yeah mama, exactly! (10 mo later lol0

[@sumoses387]

They dont know Puerto Rican culture...because they would know Puerto Rican dont miss do salt and their food me amazing

[@Rony.Ray44]

They all fat with high BP lorrddddd

[@nicolegutierrez5791]

Did people se how much she was making she was making 16 cups of rice so you need more seasoning so it would be flavorful

[@vibrant5235]

LMBO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@distantreplaydotorg]

I can't watch this video without getting seriously hungry. I can almost taste it! Thank you soooo much for sharing.

[@kittshigh]

My Grandmother Was Puerto Rican She Always Made This Rice For The Holidays In Puerto Rico For The Whole Family Thank You! To The Lady To Take Time To Make Her Recipes

[@atlantamovers3922]

Don't know what they talking about down there...this rice looks amazing and the technique is easy to follow. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@Emilio0587]

My mom passed last year she made this every holiday or family celebration. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@nathangoffiii7718]

Emilio0587 what is the name of the pot she used to cook the rice in?? I believe it starts with a C but can’t remember the name

[@natydynn22and49]

everyone has there own style of cooking ,this looks delicious thanks for the tip

[@maryleefoisy4774]

I just made your rice and it is absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I cut the recipe in half because I wanted to try it out before making it for a party. Came out perfect. Thank you so much for explaining all the spices and herbs you use. I tried to make Arroz con Gandules about 8 years ago and it was tasteless and dry; now thanks to you, I am a success. You are a wonderful teacher. And I like your Sofrito recipe so much better than the Goya frozen. Please keep sharing.

[@juanitathompsonashburne8909]

My rice came out amazing!!! Brings me back to my childhood!!! Thank you!

[@_ianonymous_1726]

The music in the background is soooo nostalgic. My mom always playing music like this when making food☺️☺️

[@heythere3780]

I'm Mexican and grew up knowing Mexican, tex mex, BBQ, and country food. But damn, we need some Puerto Ricans around here cuz y'alls food looks bomb!

[@caglrz2183]

And taste bomb. I'm mexican n been around puerto Ricans since I was 15. Now married to one for 30 years n that's all I make, is PR rice, white rice. I'm hooked. Lol

[@joselaboy3856]

Pure boriqua... All Goya products.. I love it... 🇵🇷 wepa

[@GLENNYS212]

Jose Laboy Goya is not Puertorican lmao it’s from Spain and all Latin American countries use it.

[@neldadon]

Glenn V It is from spain the company but the only thing exported from spain is Olives / olive oil Anything else is from all latin American countries..not puertorico though

[@KittyLumpkinsss]

Pure boriqua means using all the products a boriqua would use. Not that the products are boriqua. Y'all too damn much. Chill lmfao

[@Wildcat5181]

@@GLENNYS212 Tell me about your travels to all Latin countries.

[@mariacalvarado3598]

THIS IS THE WAY MY MOM SHOW ME HOW TO MAKE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Salt.peppaKetch]

I’m Puerto Rican and this is spot on the way my mom taught me !

[@deriaromona2530]

I make mine differently, but damn that looks good too! With the holidays coming up I will do this to switch it up a bit. Thanks Carmen.

[@simeonhawkins6877]

man everything about this recipe made me smile.... love it love it love it love it!!!!

[@esthercolon648]

Looks perfect. I don't cook like this but it looks like it turned out perfect. Everyone does things differently.

[@julioconsuegra1351]

Can’t go wrong with “Arroz con guandules”, mofongo y un pernil. Puerto Rican food the best.👍👍👍

[@bodypositiveimage]

I absolutely loveeee rice the way Puerto Ricans make it especially yellow rice yaaassss hunty

[@zarahsantiago3580]

❤I wanted it to see it on a plate with chuletas,ensalada papas,tostones, guineos en escabeche 🤤🥰🤗beautiful rice with some new ideas for me, thank you🇵🇷👍

[@guadalupeguedea6643]

Thank you so much for being so precise on instructions on “how” to make this delicious rice 😋 Also for not rushing! Thank you, God bless you ❤️

[@viewtube6e]

I am not Latino, but i love to cook, and i am really good at it. Anyway, i have lots of latin friends-when i followed this recipie for your 'party rice' my friends LOVED it! They said it tasted restaurant style, it was SO good. It made me very proud and i have U to thank 8-)

[@freydasantiago7892]

It's a good recipe, however I don't understand why she has to use so many pots? The whole process can be done in the same cooking pot.

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

EXACTLY 💯

[@Chance57]

While true, I think it can be helpful for beginners to see a mise en place

[@devro5814]

mis en place just means to gather the ingredients before cooking. has nothing to do with using more pots than necessary

[@georgetorruellas5680]

Mrs. Carmen Felix keep up the good work. It remind me a lot of my mama, when cooking this dish. She is gone now. Again thank you for bringing mama alive again.

[@rollingthunder7258]

"IF IS GOYA IT HAVE TO BE GOOD" "SI ES GOYA TIENE QUE SER BUENO" SALUDOS A LOS HERMANOS, DE LA FAMILIA GOYA.

[@superwoman7579]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 any product endorsed by tRump is no bueno!🤣🤣

[@spookyloba]

#NoGoyaNoTrump

[@asteviagonzalez507]

Enjoyed watching you cook. You give step by step instructions which I like. Please post more!

[@mariacroom49]

I really liked the Arrroz con Gandules Party Rice thank You

[@Gabriela-pz5vh]

I’ve had this video saved for a long time and have finally did it and my rice came out delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your receipt for one of the most famous Puerto Rican dishes! ❤

[@MaxwellBenson80]

I'm two minutes in and my mouth is already watering!

[@VictorCastillo-br1nb]

I’ll be making this rice every weekend from now on!!! Thank you

[@lolaperez2893]

I’m definitely doing this recipe since I’m in charge of making the rice for Thanksgiving. I’ve never made rice for so many people. Thanks for the recipe 😃

[@toritv8968]

love it! I have to try this! I live in a Jamaican home where we eat alot of red beans and rice.

[@sparkle3000]

I'm so glad I grew up in Brooklyn, NYC. This rice is so freakin good. I use to help my ex's Grandmother make this, when I was younger. My mouth is watering right now. 😋

[@davidsanford6084]

This was a great video thanks for the beautiful recipe God Bless you!

[@rafacq]

16 cups of rice! Wow, that’s a lot of rice! Most I’ve ever cooked is 4 rice and it feeds about 10-12 people. 16 cups will feed an army! Good stuff.

[@KittyLumpkinsss]

That's why it says "Party Rice"! Lol to feedcan army aka family. My fam wouldnt leave leftovers for sure.

[@hypersports4796]

Ralph Quinones I’m 5’7” and I can eat 6 cups of rice just for lunch and then 4 to 6 cups for dinner and I only weigh 180.4 lbs and if I run on a treadmill for 30 minutes to 3X a week I’ll lose 5 to 6 lbs. so my point is 16 cups is nothing.

[@rafacq]

Hyper Sports awesome. I eat a cup of rice and gain 5 pounds!

[@hypersports4796]

Ralph Quinones The rice you’re eating must be long and heavy.Lol

[@travellady68]

Key word in her title was PARTY for 25 people. Absolutely my favorite thank you it was great. I have the same pot as well. 25 people it was great.

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

Great recipe! Please load how to make pasteles and alcapurrias. Txs

[@robertmontalv0538]

Just want to say my sister Puerto Rican sister I seen all your recipes and made me more stronger and I respect that you are a chef and God bless you and your family

[@ladyraq25]

I have used this recipe twice and it is a hit! My family loves it, my kids eat it, my American friends are obsessed. Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️

[@TheMissytwo]

I love this kind of food. I fell in love with this food when I came to Florida.I got some recipes from my friends.

[@JerseyNative]

I looove this rice & beans!❤ U make it look easy.👍

[@katrinamitchell2633]

She a real cook look @her spoon guarantee the rice is amazing

[@donnacolon2654]

I agree!

[@martinsantos1965]

This how us puerto ricans role baby!! Cant wait for the holidays

[@smalliebiggs3836]

Awesome, educated great cooking techniques, thanks.

[@RedDragon8888888]

Carmen Felix, I loved watching you cook your "Party Rice!" I also enjoyed listening to you, you have a pleasant voice! I can't wait to try to make this for my family, thank you soooooooo much for sharing! I'm also subscribing. Peace and Blessings

[@delilah022809]

mami carmen thank you so much for this recipe!!

[@MikeSmith-ve2qu]

Thank this gringo loves spanish food since most of my friends are from PR thank you for the video.

[@viviansagginario7579]

Thank you so much for posting this. I cried halfway through it. It reminds me of my mother. I'm going to make it this weekend for my family. ❤❤

[@lynnedaltondalton7466]

Puerto Rican FOOD is The coincidental soul food for Latin America ❤️❤️❤️ we African Americans from south cook with the same passion and love