ARROZ CON SALCHICHA RECIPES

Steps:

• In a 5qt pot,add sofrito, sazón, vienna sausages, tomato sauce, salt, canola oil, olives and alcaparras.
• Rinse the rice well and add to the other ingredients.
• Add the hot water and liquid of the sausages and water to equal the amount of water specified. Turn heat up to medium high and stir well.
• When it starts boiling, lower the heat to medium, and let the rice completely dry out. By now, most of the liquid will be absorbed and you will not see the edges around the rice bubbling.
• Stir the rice with a large spoon, bringing the rice at the bottom to the top.
• Cover the pot to a tight fit with the lid and aluminum foil and reduce the heat to low.
• After about 20 minutes, uncover carefully
• and turn the rice again using the large spoon.
• Cover the pot again with and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot and set it on a cool burner. DO NOT leave it on a hot burner or it will continue to cook.
• Let stand for about 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and saute for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
• Add green pepper, onion, and garlic to pan and cook stirring often until veggies have softened. Stir in rice and cook for another minute.
• Add tomato sauce, diced pimentos, broth, bay leaf and salt. Stir ingredients to combine.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Turn off heat and allow rice to steam for another 10 minutes, do not lift the lid.
• Fluff rice with a fork and remove bay leaf before serving.