How to make Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules

Learn to Make Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules. This recipe is sure to have all your guest or family wanting more. In this recipe Im using Pork and cooking Ham. But you can make it without. Just make sure to add a little more salt. All questions or comments are welcomed. Buen Provecho

[@vexedmoth5330]

Recipe: 16 oz gandulez (pigeon peas) 1/3 cup canola oil Quarter pound salted pork Quarter pound of cooking ham 2 tablespoons of sofrito One envolope of sazon 1/2 teaspoon or oregano 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/4 cup of tomato sauce 3 cups of rice 3 cups of water 2-3 bay leaves 1/4 cup sliced spanish olives

[@cheflouevangelism5889]

Thank you

[@hazelbotedapgonzalez6172]

The salt is 1 1/2 tablespoons not teaspoon. But thank you!!!

[@christierella]

Thank you!

[@bcqwm5w]

⁠@@hazelbotedapgonzalez6172 that a lot of salt maybe he said it wrong

[@josephjohnson8884]

I don’t even use salt since the salt pork and ham already salty

[@venuswarrior8456]

None of my Rican exes, brothers or dad ever cooked. I admire when PRican men cook. It's amazing because I never experienced it. That's why I like watching the videos.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Carmen Nieves Awe thank you . I love to cook as well as do almost everything. You should never limit yourself to what you can do . Being a woman or man. Thank you once again for watching! Please visit our website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@jamesjacocks6221]

Carmen Nieves. So true but times are changing: today a lot of men not only cook but clean and take care of their own children.

[@juanpablo8886]

@@jamesjacocks6221 Single Puerto Rican gang.

[@harlemking0810]

The Freakin Rican Restaurant Love this recipe. I make it every year for my family in the holidays and they love it. I wanna know how do you reheat the arroz con Gandules? I put in an aluminum pan after I cook it.

[@teo5836]

Carmen Nieves yea but he’s basically a woman, you probably dated hetero men.

[@ashleypashley5257]

This recipe is PERFECT!! My boyfriend is Puerto Rican and he thought it was exquisite. A few recommendations for people like me who enjoy a good shortcut: Gandules - if you are using canned gandules, there's no need to heat them up beforehand or add extra water. Just pour one can in at the same time the chef in the video adds his gandules (including the water that's in the can) and you'll be fine. Sofrito - I used the pre-made tomato based sofrito by Goya and it turned out great. I also still added the tomato sauce as directed in this recipe. Banana leaves - I wasn't able to find these, and it came out just fine without WARNING: If you use canned gandules and/or store-bought sofrito like I did, you will need to decrease the amount of salt you use! Thank you for posting this recipe!

[@chloeboot4052]

Bottled sofrito is nasty! Do yourself a favor and make your own!

[@henryovalle1914]

Hi. Just wanted you to know that I had this dish at a friends home who's Puerto Rican. His mom made the dish and it was fabulous. I've asked for the recipe for a couple of weeks and I never got it from her. Saw your video and made it exactly the way you did. Even down to the making a hill at the end. Let me just say that it was 50 times better then my friends Mom's dish. I made it for a Cleveland browns football party today and it was the hit of all the dishes. Thank you so much. Maybe you can help with the browns winning a game now.

[@Nogames2281]

Go Dawg Pound🤗

[@aliastheaddikt]

Ngl if you slandered my my moms arroz like this on the internet, fades gettin run

[@1ofoneKj]

Cleveland Brown?

[@jovitavillalpando2827]

I lived in Chicago right next to Puerto Ricans family they would make this dish every day I would beg for a bowl they used a sausage but I don’t know what kind I saw this recipe and it’s been like 50 yrs but I’m Ready to make it now

[@jeannetterodriguez4663]

So nice to see the traditions being kept. Too many of the younger generations that weren't born on the island don't know how to make authentic Boricua food. Gracias for teaching them lol. Bendiciones.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Jeannette Rodriguez Thank you for watching. Its a good feeling to do this and people actually watch it and give positive feedback. Thank you . I love you for following us. !

[@beautydesiresllc8245]

Jeannette Rodriguez I was not born on the island but my tia always taught me as a child and now I teach my half puertorican children the tradition like u said it should be kept 🙏😘

[@darrellsanchez2101]

I thought the same thing. Lol

[@NoraDesmond897]

I'm in my 50's and my mother is the last of the Mohican's when it comes to the traditional foods. If my sister and I and maybe for a few of my cousin's don't pass it onward our traditional Puerto Rican foods die with us. It's so sad.

[@Lemon-rk9hq]

Denise Cardona you should definitely pass it on it’s good to pass on traditions

[@Senovia3728]

I'm part Mexican & Idk if it is just older Mexicans don't like to share their recipes,but I found the same kind of behavior with PR women with their recipes also. I've had to learn how to cook without their damn recipes. I can cook both Mexican & PR food. I really like your recipes. Thank you for sharing your recipes. I'm sure my family will enjoy your recipes.

[@missjewells5063]

Senovia3728 it’s an honor to share recipes! Why die with them?

[@don1893]

Italian women are the same, And I’m both RC and Italian.. crazy cuz I never learned from anyone how to cook RC food, I went all by how it taste for years.. now that I watch on KZbin, I’m shocked at well I’ve done.. 💃.. now I can fine tune.. love your recipes Freaking Rican.. I really want to learn how to make Pasteles with pork and olives

[@sandraesterline5015]

The thing I found it’s all in your energy and feelings and that is where the magic comes from. Three people can follow same exact recipe and they won’t taste the same. Don’t be afraid to share because it’s all in the love.

[@aliastheaddikt]

We been colonized and stolen from all thru history, not everyone is in a rush to share their culture like that

[@elizabethmatos1435]

My mom never showed me how to make arroz con gandules nd now I know how thanks to you ☺

[@jaimeroman2406]

This right here, this recipe, is the national championship food of Puerto Rico! Awesomeness! I rocked it perfectly the first time. Now I need some pernil and tostones and maduros and some beans and some pasteles............ ;) This rice is a meal all on its own and is fabulous. Thank you again and God bless.

[@Sherry-ct5lz]

I used Banana leaves for the first time in my rice. It turned out better than ever. Thank you for that tip. I love your style of cooking.

[@davegioiosa7577]

Great recipe! This is how I am use to it on the Island. The banana leaves are key.......making it today......thank you for sharing.

[@lifewithme777]

I went shopping and I'm Puerto Rican but I never felt so happy shopping food that's on your recipes. My mom would be upset but truth is I just felt so happy my refrigerator is full of food I haven't made in a very long time with new ingredients thanks to you 😍💋

[@alknecht157]

Loved this video!! I could almost smell the finished rice! Thanks from a PR kid from NYC now living out my retirement in Dallas, Texas.

[@CristinaLebreault]

Your recipes are on point thank you so much

[@elizabethmatos5683]

You are awesome! Im a 65 year old puerto rican grandma who makes all the traditional dishes that my kids and grandchildren enjoy! You are definitely true to our unique traditional cooking! My sofrito is exactly like yours! God bless you! Sigue adelante!

[@Bookwormmmmm]

I visit your recipes every single Christmas & Thanksgiving to make my meals. Thank you so much for making these videos, since my mamita passed away I now make our pernil and arroz con gandules and you helped me be such a more confident puerto rican cook!! Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

[@ChefLugo]

My grandma made the mountain with the rice and i kept that tradition. Thanks for making me smile❤

[@marcoarosario]

Mom made the mountain. I guess more arroz and less pegao. I also do mountains when eating a pint of ice cream. I know, can't stop. Thanks for las clases de cocinar.

[@ivettegonzalez7863]

This is the ABSOLUTE best Arroz con gandules I have ever tasted. The only tip is to be careful with salt. I cut back on the added salt significantly and rinsed the olives and gandules. Thank you for the recipe.

[@blackbeauti331]

Wished I would have read this earlier. It was too salty and I had to start over 😂 it was very good though

[@wesewpro]

If I'm not mistaken, he accidentally said one portion of salt in one part of the video, and another portion later in the video. I agree...it was too much salt (ask me how I know😅) I love this recipe, bit put the brakes on the salt. Thanks Freakin' Rican, for this recipe!

[@Chachacha121]

Puerto Rican food is my favorite, the men also. 😊

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Yes I believe we have some handsome DNA, lol and the food is full of flavor. Thank you for watching. Please Subscribe. Please follow us on Social Media facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant Instagram: thefreakinricanrestaurant

[@mz.cherri8556]

6 yrs old and this is still my go to recipe when I want authentic.

[@daisymedrano4729]

Saludos, de todos los chef que hacen comida puertorriqueña en KZbin eres el mejor cocina como en verdad se prepara, con los ingredientes que son y el verdadero sason.

[@efrainvelazquez943]

I agree with you 100%. He is the best!

[@jessydejesus6027]

I made arroz con gandules for the first time using your recipe and it was a hit! Thank you for sharing and this will be my arroz con gandules recipe from now on. ❤

[@shawandairvin7725]

OMG!!! I made this rice with roast pork that I marinated with your homemade sofrito recipe and it was AMAZING!!! I want to try my hand at all of your recipes. This was so delicious. Thank you so much. The whole family enjoyed this. AMAZING!!!

[@sylviasoler1743]

So admirable to see a young Puerto Rican man cook and the real traditional Boricua way! I Freakin would love to know the brand of your Pots!

[@odarisbrunk414]

Since my father could not always find banana leaves, he would use half of a damp paper bag instead to cover the rice. Same concept just an easy solution when you are without. Thank you for the recipe, I look forward to making it myself.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Odaris Brunk How are you ? Im glad you enjoyed the recipe. Yes we must be creative at times..lol My reason for the banana leaves is the rich flavor it gives the rice. I love you for watching. Thank You

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Shekira Rivera How are you? Im glad you enjoyed the video . Please view the others they're just as good.. I love you for following!

[@jeannetterodriguez4663]

When you can't find banana leaves you can boil a green plantain in water and use it without the platano to cook the rice. My mom did that.

[@elsiearroyo9677]

you can find it in the frozen section, especially in Asian store

[@janeleepena5542]

THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE!! I FOLLOWED THE RECIPE BUT OMITTED THE SALT PORK AND HAM AND IT CAM E OUT AMAZING. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF ADDING ONLY HALF A CUP OF WATER TO GANDULES BUT NO DAMAGE DONE. I SERVED THIS WITH A PERNIL AND MY DAUGHTER AND I LOVED IT. WE BOTH AGREED IT WAS THE BEST RICE I EVER MADE. I AM NOW COOKING LIKE A FREAKIN RICAN - BUEN PROVECHO!!

[@Bigberk74]

It’s my first time seeing your video and I love how friendly, passionate and knowledgeable you are in your instruction. I really learned and love to look at your videos. Thank you so much.

[@mrios723]

You remind me of my nephew soo much. My type of channel. Love how relatable it is down to the broom resting by the window in back. Takes me back to my childhood in NYC 🗽 with mom, my titi and abuela. I’m going to use your tips to make my rice tomorrow for my friendsgiving luncheon at work, ty freakin Rican

[@olgacotto7915]

I tried your Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules recipe and it came out Freakin Delicious!! I also made your recipe for Sofrito. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to trying some of your other recipes.

[@TheJalapeno2010]

I followed your instruction on youtube my PR Arroz Con Gandules is ABSOLUTLEY FANTASTIC!! Thank you so much!! YOU ROCK MY FREAKIN PUERTO RICAN RICAN CHEF!!

[@czamot2224]

your cooking is great, because you explain every thing , we made the pasteles and arroz con gandules and it came out just perfect thank you

[@petebetancourt7374]

Well made thank you .For showing how to make it

[@lynnettefields9417]

Made the best arroz con pollo today thanks to you! I also warmed up the pasteles I bought from you last week and made a salad.The best damn Sunday dinner ever! I love your pasteles. They're made the way I love. The way my best friend's abuela from P.R. used to make them. Wish you the very best and can't wait for the restaurant opening. Much love.

[@yblack1737]

Delicious Arroz con Gandules! Thank you for this recipe.

[@christinanycbeauty]

its good to know my rice is bangin cause i make it the same way, the only thing, i never tried frozen gandules. that may be my new way :) gracias

[@melaningem-in-i20]

I am a black sistah, and I enjoyed watching your videos...I need one of you in my kitchen..lol

[@AquaDeMimi]

LoL so funny. "Come. Come a little closer"

[@vvc_551]

He's too cute lol

[@lasovia3821]

I am just watching for 1st time. Great video. Good explanation . Im Mexican American and I love all kinds of food.

[@preciousshortie]

I just made this rice today and it was amazing!! My husband is Puerto Rican and he loves it. You have a new subscriber!! Keep the recipes coming!

[@godspeedstar4162]

I like arrow con gadules and I am Puerto Rican so I like your food

[@rakelray_123]

Freaking Rican I want to thank you soooo much. for this years (2019) Thanksgiving meal, I made your version of arroz con gandules and pernil, and let me tell you it was amazing! Everyone kept coming back for more. This was my first time making these dishes and it made me feel wonderful. I could not stop talking about your channel and I reccomend them to watch and subscribe to my sister and friends.👏👏👍👍👍

[@loveoftruth4928]

These are the 2 I plan to make as well

[@janetteagostini-38]

A man that knows his way around the kitchen specially puerto rican men, OMG what a blessing , Thank you for sharing I also make a moutain on the rice too, is something I learned from mom....

[@lorenagonzalez6305]

thank you so very much. this is my first time making arroz con gandules. I'm from Colombia, so I didn't have a clue of how to make it.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Lorena Gonzalez Omg colombia how I love your pan de bono amongst other things.. Que viva Colombia! So you made the recipe? I love you for following! Check us out on fb. facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant

[@lorenagonzalez6305]

+The Freakin Rican Restaurant. it came out super good!! thanks again. and yes pan de bono are delicious.

[@grantrenzhofer6598]

Thank you so much for making the videos. My house smells great right now. It smells like my Aunt Maria's cooking

[@crystalpcullen]

When my grandma used to call it salt poke 😂 on another note it’s amazing how other people tell you to use something different in your family recipe! FOH 😂 i love this channel and love watching you cook poppy keep up the good work tho you see Atlanta on my profile I’m from Brooklyn!!

[@lululov9043]

My grandfather was the best cook lol but my mom cook great as well but I really like the way you explain everything I was young so I really never learn I was lazy still am lol but just wanted to say thank you for reminding me and you are amazing person 👌👍😎👊 love your smile 💖

[@elpasao1]

Excellent video and recipe!!! gracias!!

[@christierella]

In the early 1990s, I went to school with a lady who made this dish for an eating meeting function. It was one of the best flavored rice dishes I had ever tasted. I spoke about this dish many times. No one I asked had an idea of the name, much less a recipe. I found your video (2017) and made it. Delicious! This was better than how I remembered the original tasting.

[@donnaculclasure709]

I would like to make this dish, it looks so good and I love olives

[@AnaMaria-oy4ci]

Lately I haven’t been too happy with my arroz con gandules, so I shall try this out!

[@joeycarr1398]

I like your style, quick concise and easy. Keep up the good Freaking Rican cooking!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Thank you so much Joe. Where are you from?

[@Ritalove838]

Reason for washing the rice

[@cecibelaguillon5398]

love ❤️ your cooking 🧑‍🍳 thanks for your recipes God bless you !

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Cecibel thank you SO very much! It is a pleasure - especially when you take the time to let me know you're enjoying cooking with me God bless you and your loved ones!

[@penelopepitstop13]

Dude, omg! when you made that little mound with the rice it reminded me sooo much of the Moms, she always did that with her rice too, now you schooled me on the banana leaves with the rice, i bet the banana leaves be killin' the arroz con gandules with Sabor Mmmm! it looks good. I'm a try it your way the next time i make arroz con gandules. BORICUA SIEMPRE!!

[@yeseniaandres2133]

The best recipe!! My rice always comes out sticky and this is the first time it doesn’t! Thank you!! So delicious

[@lorrained.9592]

I love how you really enjoy cooking and I know your food is delicious. I followed your recipe for sofrito and can't wait to try your arroz con gandules. It looks amazing! Also, I'm really enjoying your channel. Thank you!

[@courtneywitherspoon8584]

I love watching your videos and I appreciate that you take your time and cook the old way--not with canned everything! Muchas gracias y dios te bendiga!

[@sandiemaldonado2861]

Just discovered your channel and followed your directions for roast pork. My kitchen smells wonderful. My husband is from Puerto Rico and lives in Canada with me. My MIL taught me how to make rice and beans, same ingredients, except different method. I am enjoying your cooking technique for the Rice & Beans, however, I am using Pink Beans. I do not have banana leaves but will be searching for some soon. Looking forward to your next video. Sandie

[@maryfigueroa9446]

Thank you for your posts. I no longer have my mommy around to ask for recipes and 'how tos'. I used your video for sofrito as a reference as I forgot some ingredients. And also, I see other videos of things I want to learn to make. Thank you thank you 🙏

[@MsDangel666]

Omg delicioso!!! Thanks for sharing Freakin Rican!!

[@marilynmuniz6946]

I’m hungry already!!!!! Nene

[@suzmari71]

Hi your recepies is yummy , Thanks , the way you explain is very easy to follow.....

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Suzanne Carpentieri Thank you for viewing them. Please make it at home and tell me how you did. I love you for following us! Make sure you Follow us on fb facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant

[@CBWithNicole]

Thank you so much. My husband is a little home sick and making this recipe last night warmed his heart a bit.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Aww thats how you do it.. Feed his soul. Makes everyone happy when they smell or eat something with such wonderful memories.. Its just instantly takes you back to that time. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@edwinalvarez1619]

Tembleque next. Shout out from Brooklyn.

[@ymvv2000]

Thanks for this. I was told that I wasn’t PR enough cuz I didn’t like mom’s ACG. (100% though). At a family reunion, my aunt said mom wasn’t a good cook. I could either drive 250 miles to watch my aunt or watch this video. My German hubby likes my PR ACG now.

[@princessleah187xx4]

made this for my pr boyfriend and he was in heaven, he said it tasted just like his mom's

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Thats a good compliment. Im glad it motivated you to cook. Cooking is so personal and connect us in amazing ways.. Thank you , I appreciate you. Follow us on our social media platforms. facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant or instagram.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant and of Course visit our Website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@lamasmimadadelbronx]

PrincessLeah187 xx awesome your a good girlfriend.

[@DelicateBreeze]

The Freakin Rican Restaurant - What temp did you cook the rice on and for a total of how many minutes altogether???

[@stephanieolejarz7260]

lol I would just go put music on run to my room and eat,sing it's so good

[@iris7224]

he did 15 and then 20

[@missjewells5063]

I am Spanish and Native, my Stepdad was Mexican, but PR Rice is my favorite. You’re recipe looks better than the versions I’ve had. Mind blown, thank you! 🤯😍

[@deeso5040]

Can't forget the olives!!

[@efrainvelazquez943]

Good one, I almost forgot the olives too!

[@deeso5040]

Efrain Velazquez 😂🤣

[@tonester1964]

Never thought of adding banana leaf to cooking arroz con gandules. I bet that brings the flavor of the island out even more! Great idea!

[@ELBarbarro]

Awesome recipe!! Just a heads up bro, get rid of that cutting board, it dulls your knife with every pass you make, that's why it looks like your knives struggle to cut through things. Wood or plastic...is the only way to go.

[@iris7224]

BUT, marble is easier to sterilize

[@debneg23]

The Traveler That’s why you replace the cutting board very so often. The marble on is beautiful but it does mess up you knives. This recipe is AWESOME!

[@lifewithme777]

I did it!!! My rice came out soooo Delicious and I also made pernil your style it was delicious my gosh I cut in pieces and made chicharones instead ❤️Ty!! Y soy boricua yo see aserlo pero a mi me gusta tu estilo so win win. 😘🤗

[@MrCouchIncident]

PR Rice is the best rice! And I speak with a level of authority as I'm Norwegian! Norwegians eat fish. Nothing but fish. :(

[@billswanson1730]

LOL

[@DivinelyBlessed718]

😂😂😂

[@barbram8001]

I love fish.

[@nidia8518]

😂 have you tried to make it?

[@liahfox5840]

I believe ya. I was looking up which nations ate the most fish a few days ago thinking it was Japan. You guys were #1 fish eaters worldwide. Japan came in 3rd.

[@perryreed95]

I've eaten this all of my life......when able, but never knew how to make it. I only got it when I was hanging out with my PR friends. Now every time I want some, this is the recipe I go to!!!! I'm making this and pernil tomorrow!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@viewingnewyorker]

Love your channel in the future can you list the ingredients..

[@tomekataylor6336]

Your Mom and Grandma taught you well... GREAT Work👍👌

[@maribel2325]

That looks freakin Rican slammmin!! Lol.. love your channel I look forward to seeing more yummy vids.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Maribel Torres How are you ? It really is slammin. Any and everyone you have over will fall in love and not stop talking about your cooking.. Let me know when you try it.. buen provecho. I love you for following!

[@mgdd5656]

Se ve que está muy rico ese arroz. Lo voy a hacer a ver qué tal me queda. Saludos desde México.

[@serenityinhim]

Awesome content!! Love love your videos!! Your not a pure Puerto Rican if you don't make the mountain! Go Mom!! Thanks you for creating such fabulous videos!! God bless you!! -Christine

[@biancac5524]

Hi I’ve been watching your videos for the past 2 years!! I moved to TX from CT and they have zero Puerto Rican restaurants around here!! I finally got the confidence to make your sofrito recipe as well as arroz con gandules!!! I can literally cry right now, because the smells and flavors are exactly how my Abuela and Titi used to make it growing up..memories. Thankyou and God bless!

[@kayesmith2518]

I moved to Ga/Tn from CT absolutely no good food, couple Mexican spots but I miss my rice

[@gladtidings4all]

I usually heat my light olive oil with cumin seeds then sauté my chopped colorful peppers and onions and garlic then add my sofrito sauté that adding dry oregano and Badía sazón no msg. I add my gandules cook that then in my rice cooker I pour my gandules with the water and sauté sofrito and add the rice mix well. Taste for salt. I don't add tomato sauce. Then cover rice cooker with glass lid let cook till dry. I chop fine cilantro and add to dry rice mix well and cover again let cook in rice cooker. That's how I cook my rice/ gandules kosher style!

[@robinbolton1239]

I have been looking for an authentic arroz con gandules. Oh my!!'!!!!!!! This is it. I follow to a -T-, con a little less sal y muy buena!!! Perfecto! Gracias amigo.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Robin Wrice How are you ? Im glad you liked our recipe.. Yes it full of flavor.. Thank you for commenting and following us. We love you for that!

[@angyyyee2671]

Do you ever do the rice so you get the pegao on the bottom? My most like part!!! And you did eat one of the olives!!!! This makes me want to cook right now!!

[@rosaalvarado8976]

whats pegao?

[@cassitout]

karla jetson the burnt part on the bottom of the pan.

[@rosaalvarado8976]

Faith Derek oh yeah its good :) I love it

[@d25music]

The pegao is the best part! My mom and I always split it.

[@gionnabanks1770]

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[@queenximora1097]

I teach new hires for the he company I work for & I fix this in the last day of class. I just finished my rice & it always comes out perfect. Can't wait till they taste is 12 he's from now. It's always a hit

[@Mariekr49]

Hi can you do a receipe for fried Chuletas,and also breaded Chuletas. Men never come out good thank u!

[@ashescreepypasta4436]

It's really exciting to see a man cook..plus he has s beautiful smile...will make this tomorrow...tysm...I've never seen a P.R. use banana leaves...hhhmmmm now I'm wonfering if they knew what they were doing.

[@adyandleo72211]

I was just about to ask you do u wash the rice because I'm PR and it's like a sin in my family if you don't wash the rice...lol

[@adyandleo72211]

The mountain thing helps the rice cook evenly. Only thing is you missing the right pot... But looks yummy :-)

[@a.i.rivera8693]

+Adelita Rivera hahahaha that's funny :) @ArtistAIRivera on IG

[@JesseJTV]

😂

[@dmachn333]

+Adelita Rivera In some tropical Islands you need to wash the rice that if you getting it local cause it has all kinds of stuff in it, but if you are in the States there no need to wash the rice, matter of fact! if you wash the rice you washing off the vitamins and nutrients.

[@adyandleo72211]

+robert castello I know when you wash it you washing away the nutrients but to me the rice taste dif if you don't. I don't need to be getting any nutrients from my rice I get them from other foods.

[@sukiaviles4575]

Wow!! My mother use to make a mountain with the rice also, and I myself do the same thing. My mother passed away 30 years ago and you bring me so much good memories of how she use to cook. I love the way you cook. May God bless you today and alway.🙋🏻‍♀️🙏

[@normasaldana3134]

Have you tried making it with achiote oil.

[@jmp5948]

I used about a 1/3 cup achiote oil that I made and I also added 1/2 tablespoon of tumeric powder and 1 packet of Goya Sazon/ azafran ( saffron)! Not sure if it’s the correct way but it has a great flavor and beautiful color without being crazy salty! :)

[@SuburbanoidMisfit111]

Thank you!! I see the banana leaf is the secret I been missing. I'm very grateful for your tips! God bless.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

You are so welcome!

[@josel.8127]

How come you're not making this in a CALDERO???? Just curious .....

[@orlandovictory]

TELL HIM

[@nicholaslockhart4987]

Was thinking the same thing. I’m not puertorican and I use a CALDERO

[@ivettegonzalez7863]

@@orlandovictory I used a paella pan I got from Spain and it came out perfectly. I usually use a caldero but will not in the future for this recipe.

[@lacanaleon7046]

You are a tipical Puerto Rican cook,'i love it.

[@realisticskypearson606]

Is there somewhere that I can go to see a written recipe?

[@s.j.sparber6946]

It is nice to see someone who genuinely gives the authentic recipe, not some crazy hand down or ?

[@wakecoco9717]

Question what kind of rice do u use ?

[@Grace-gl5zk]

Bro, your food face was everything! The moment you tasted it and your eyes rolled back! Was everything! Love this video and recipe. I tried it and it was BOMBA! Weppaaaaa!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

YAY. thank you for sharing.

[@bklyngrl13069]

omg i love you but please get a wood cutting board ! lol

[@qazwerk6423]

Exactly what i was thinking!

[@MercyMinister]

Wow, man, you are ruining a good knife. You might as well go out and get a rock for a cutting board. Get a wooden one.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

brook lyn I did. Lol. It's was one of my first videos. Lol thank you so much for watching.

[@danp7463]

Plastic is what's up to health code for cooking. Wood will harvest bacteria. Plastic you can use bleach on to kill salmonella.

[@AlexDaMister]

@@danp7463 yep, my thought exactly always plastic cutting board when working with meat.

[@mini_worx]

Que Rico!!! Another thing one can do to add more flavor is to run one or two green bananas (guineos verdes) through a grater and into the pot right after you add the water/rice. It gives the rice a smoky/earthy flavor, which is better off topped off with the banana leaves.

[@victoriaboydsweethang6556]

I am Mexican but my sexy other half is Rican and I love watching your videos sooooooooooooooooooooo helpful hun thank you for saving my spanish ass and for getting me some Rican Brownie points....Got some good lovin for making some stuff shhhhhhhhhh don't say nothin..........

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

hahahah.. your funny.. Come on follow my instructions and i know youll do a good job. Just hit me up on fb when doing it and ill walk you throught it. Thank you so much for following. Thank you for watching. Please follow us on social media at facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant instagram.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@erikayomar04]

✋🏻my mom also makes a mountain with the rice 😉 I guess is a Puerto Rican thing. You are amazing. Blessings to you all!

[@jessicaarango596]

Hi! just wondering, do u use long grain rice? Also, can I use canned gandules? This looks delicious, much better than how I normally cook it!

[@cassitout]

Jessica Arango you can use canned guandules. I use long grain rice. I am not a fan of medium grain cause the amount of water needed changes and I end up with mushy rice sometimes.

[@millieguerra3446]

Jessica Arango yes, you can use gandules in can, but the frozen are better

[@carmenling8027]

Typically, in this dish medium grain rice is used. However, I have used long as well. But I totally loved the consistency of the medium grain. It taste way better to me..

[@korican64]

I dont cook often and when i do, its something basic and simple. I was craving some puerto rican food and seen your channel. Followed the steps and man, it came out better then I expected. Definitely going to try out some other recipes of yours!