Arroz con guandú (Rice with pigeon peas)

Arroz con guandú (Rice with pigeon peas)

Ingredients:
454 grams of fresh pigeon peas (can be replaced by canned pigeon peas instead)
3 tablespoons of oil
3 cups of water
2 cups of rice
Salt to taste

Procedure:
1. Wash the fresh pigeon peas and drain well.
2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the pigeon peas for about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Add water and cook until tender.
4. Stir in rice and salt, and cook over high heat until water is absorbed.
5. Reduce heat, cover and cook an additional 10 to 12 minutes.

If using canned pigeon peas instead

1.       Follow Steps 1 to 3 of the White Rice Recipe. Add the canned pigeon peas without the water.

2.       Cover and simmer for about 7 minutes.