Rice with Green Pigeon Peas (Arroz con Gandules) - Instant Pot

[@teyes400]

I have been looking for such a thorough direction for making pigon peas,...THANK YOU. I can't wait to try this..😊😋❤❤❤

[@AidasKitchen]

Hola Teyes, You are welcome! I feel cooking videos should entail close up demonstrations and detail instructions especially for those individuals that are learning to cook. Visit my website (aidaskitchenboricua.com) for more visual step by step instructions as well. Enjoy your weekend!

[@StellaVonLooks]

Glad to see you are doing well! Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. THANK YOU!

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Stella, Thank you so much for your kind comments! I will continue to make my videos with easy and clear instructions for all my viewers. This is why I am redoing most of my videos. A total of eight (8) videos were redone and uploaded for May and June. Glad you enjoyed the video and have a nice evening!

[@Beemgee]

Usted es, o alguna vez fue, maestra, verdad? Excelente trabajo explicando el proceso de forma clara y precisa! Muy informativo el video y facil de seguir. Subscribed! 🇵🇷

[@AidasKitchen]

Hola Beth, Sí, trabajé como maestra de escuela superior por unos años en educación comercial y después terminé trabajando en el campo de contabilidad! Me alegro que le gustó mi video y gracias por suscribirte a mi canal. Que tenga un buen fin de semana.

[@nikoleaponte9100]

I watched the video two days ago and couldn’t wait to try this in an Instapot. Aida never lets us down, another recipe blessing!!!! Rice is normally challenging. Came out light, fluffy, and full of flavor!!!! Mmm mm delicious!!! 👍👍

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Nikole, Glad you tried the recipe and that it came out perfect! Thanks for watching my video!

[@heavendarling8233]

I was gifted an instant pot recently and look forward to making this! Thank you so much for sharing and for being so clear and thorough in your instructions! ❤️

[@AidasKitchen]

You are welcome! This is a great recipe. Within a week, I will be creating one for Arroz con Pollo. Enjoy your week.

[@indiabanuchi1486]

nice I would like to see more recipes for the instant pot love to make my Latin food easier

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi India, I will be uploading more recipes using the Instant pot and Ninja Foodie as I am redoing most of my videos. Glad you like my new video tutorial format!

[@JeanetteEakin]

I love how informative you.

[@AidasKitchen]

I really appreciate that!

[@leftyk1968]

Its torturing to watch, im starving !!! I had oral surgery last week. Havent been able to eat solid food ,ai dios mio!!!!!!

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Lefty, So sorry about your oral surgery. I hope you get better soon so you can make this delicious rice dish. Praying for a speedy recovery!

[@cruzsanabria673]

I also added a can of Vienna sausages (Salchichas) cut them in small pieces and add them when Sautéing turn out super delicious 😋

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Cruz, Thank you for sharing your information. Enjoy your day.

[@nikoleaponte9100]

I’m at it again!!! I don’t cook rice on the stove anymore. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Nikole, You are welcome! I feel the same way with this recipe Buen Provecho!

[@laurie1709]

This is my favorite food. I can’t wait to make this. I have made the recipe in your book but with an Instant Pot it will be faster and easier.

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Laurie, Yes, it is so easy and delicious with the Instant Pot! Thank you.

[@JeanetteEakin]

Oh my goodness I can't imagine the smell.

[@AidasKitchen]

Yes, the aroma throughout the kitchen was awesome!

[@Ella-gq4ff]

Beautiful cooker lady. God bless you

[@AidasKitchen]

Thank you so much, Ella! God Bless you too!

[@yurimoreno1506]

Hi Aida, first thank you so much for this recipe, looks muy yummy. If I want to use pigeon peas but not the canned ones but the whole pigeon peas instead. Do I need to cook them prior to adding them in the instant pot cooker with the rice and the rest of the ingredients? or how does it work, is it the same or not?

[@AidasKitchen]

Hola Yuri, Very good question! I have always cooked the fresh pigeon peas before adding to the Instant Pot. Since this rice dish is cooked under pressure for only 4 minutes, I am not sure if the time is sufficient to soften the pigeon peas. Therefore, I am unable to answer your questions. This is an area that I would need to experiment myself in the future.

[@JuancoPRoFlow]

That looks so good. My God

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi JC, It is delicious and one of my favorites! I have received many compliments with this recipe. I plan to prepare it for our Christmas dinner. Enjoy your week!

[@JuancoPRoFlow]

@@AidasKitchen I plan to prepare for x mas as well. Thank you and God Bless 🙌

[@yukistraton5304]

Look awesome thank you so much

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Yuki, It is delicious. Made it for our Christmas dinner. Happy New Year!

[@VincentBlack]

You are fantastic!!!

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Vincent, Thank you so much. Enjoy this great recipe and weekend!

[@annvelaz]

I just planted beans so so how many days does it take it takes for them to grow. About how many do u get

[@AidasKitchen]

Hola, It takes at least two to three weeks for the seeds to germinate and 4 to 6 months to harvest the gandules. This is why I plant my seeds in small pots indoors around the month of January so that they can grow tall enough to plant outdoors at the end of May. During the month of October or November, I am able to harvest the gandules. I live in the Midwest and some areas can give you a different timeline of growth and harvest based on the weather and climate.

[@823bori]

Hello aida just so I’m clear you cooked the rice in high pressure for 4min only ? And not use the rice button ?

[@AidasKitchen]

Hola, You are correct. I use the pressure cook button where you can select the pressure and minutes. This rice comes out perfect all the time in just 4 minutes.

[@823bori]

Thank you so much

[@AidasKitchen]

You are most welcome! Enjoy your evening!

[@Myunclejj]

I like using Chicken broth. Keeps from burning the bottom.

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Jay, Thank you for sharing! Enjoy your weekend!

[@floraarroyo108]

Hi Aida, if I wanted to use 3 cups of rice do you happen to know the water ratio to make this recipe?

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Flora, If you are not going to use the liquid from the canned pigeon peas, then use 3 cups of rice along with 3 cups of water. However, if you are going to use the liquid from the canned pigeon peas, then add 2½ cups of water and 3 cups of rice. The rice and water ratio should be the same. Since I used the liquid from the canned pigeon peas for this recipe, this is why I reduced the amount of water. The liquid from the canned pigeon peas measures at least ½ cup. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

[@annvelaz]

❤ok so the liquid in the can good and it’s 1/2 cup. That makes it faster to cook

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Annette, Yes, the liquid from can measures at least 1/2 cup so just add the remaining cups of water to equal the same amount of rice. If you are using 2 cups of rice then use 1/2 cup of can liquid plus 1-1/2 cups of water.

[@erikdelcid9257]

What are the steps for 4 cups of rice ? Do I double the time to 8 mins ?

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Erik, The Instant Pot comes in different sizes and therefore, I would recommend to review your user manual for the maximum amount of rice your Instant Pot can hold. My Instant Pot will hold 3 cups of rice/3 cups of water with 4 minutes of cooking under high pressure. However, I have not had the opportunity of testing this quantity. Therefore, I would google your model online or the company. Again, check your user manual or most cookbook recipes (with your same model) for more information. Enjoy your week.

[@southsidesavagek]

If I want to double the recipe would I double the cooking time as well?

[@AidasKitchen]

Make sure that your pressure cooker can handle 4 cups of rice, depending on the size of your cooker. In theory, 2 cups in a 3-quart Instant Pot, 4 cups in a 6-quart Instant Pot and 5 cups in a 8-quart Instant Pot. I would select the Rice Program (instead of the Pressure Cook manual button) to cook 4 cups of rice for at least 25 to 30 minutes, continuing with the natural release and quick release. I have never cooked 4 cups of rice in my pressure cooker so this is an estimate. Remember to never fill your inner pot past the half-way mark, including water and rice. Enjoy your week.

[@southsidesavagek]

@@AidasKitchen thank you so much for your help!!! I do have an 8 quart instant pot

[@AidasKitchen]

You are welcome!

[@momma2timer158]

Can I make this with ribs as the meat?

[@AidasKitchen]

Hi Niambi, Yes, you can use ribs as the meat. I do have a recipe with ribs for this rice.