Arroz con Gandules: Puerto Rican Rice and Bean Delight

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Directions

Heat some olive oil in a medium-sized pot or a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the sofrito, garlic, sazon, and adobo, and cook everything together for about 4 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic burn. Next, stir in the rice so it gets nicely coated with all those flavors. Pour in the chicken broth and water, give it a good stir, and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it cook on medium-high heat until the liquid is mostly absorbed and you see little holes forming in the rice—this usually takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Once that happens, lower the heat to low and gently fold in the peas and cilantro, stirring just once or twice to keep the rice fluffy. Cover the pot and let it sit off the heat for 10 minutes. Finally, turn off the stove completely and let the rice rest uncovered for another 10 minutes before serving.