“puerto Rican Style” Fried Rice

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 15
Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice perfect for a quick lunch or dinner
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Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups of refrigerated cooked white rice
3 -4 tablespoons annato oil ( see notes )
1 1/2 cups of leftover cubed cooked pork
6 sliced green olives
1 can pigeon peas , drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers , minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 sprigs fresh cilantro , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
384
Sugar
1g
Fat
23g
Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice is a flavorful twist on traditional fried rice, created by combining classic Puerto Rican flavors and ingredients. The use of annato oil and adobo seasoning gives it a bold and unique flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. This dish is perfect on its own or as a side dish to accompany any meal. The combination of pork, olives, and pigeon peas adds to the richness and meatiness of the dish, making it a perfect meal for any food lover.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, heat the annato oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add the cubed pork and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
3.Add the sliced green olives, pigeon peas, roasted sweet red peppers, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
4.Add the cooked white rice to the pan and stir until heated through and fully combined with the other ingredients.
5.Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs before serving.

PROS

This Puerto Rican fried rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal for a quick lunch or dinner.

It is a great way to use up leftover rice and pork, making it a great budget-friendly option.

CONS

The use of annato oil and adobo seasoning may not be easily accessible in some regions.

This dish is high in sodium due to the adobo seasoning, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Puerto Rican fried rice dish contains protein from the pork and fiber from the pigeon peas and olives.
It is also gluten-free and can be made vegetarian by omitting the pork and using vegetable-based adobo seasoning.

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