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Home » How to Make an Arroz Mamposteao Recipe

September 11, 2022 Sides and Salads

How to Make an Arroz Mamposteao Recipe

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Experience the rich flavors of Puerto Rico with our Arroz Mamposteao recipe, a simple yet deeply satisfying dish! Made primarily from sofrito, sazon seasoning, and perfectly crispy rice, this recipe is a quick way to a wonderful meal. You’re in for an easy preparation (about 1 hour total) that delivers a hearty, versatile dish, easily customized with your favorite meats or beans if you choose.

Arroz Mamposteao Recipe Cleveland Cooking

What You Will Need:

  • 1 Spanish onion
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup of chopped cilantro
  • sea salt
  • 4 pieces of bacon
  • 1 teaspoon of sazon seasoning
  • 1/2 cup of sofrito
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock
  • 2 -2/12 cups of cooked rice

The sofrito for the arroz mamposteao recipe

The sofrito is blended with a food processor. I can’t imagine how long it would take to make it without one! I have found that there are many versions of sofrito. The version I use sometimes is based on what I have handy. That is not traditional but sometimes time is not on my side. Sofrito is basically peppers, onion, garlic, and tomato, blended in a food processor to reach a chunky salsa.

Achieving the Crispy Rice Texture

Add the bacon, bacon grease, sazon seasoning, and the Sofrito to the skillet. Combine and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium high heat. Add the broth and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Next comes the rice.

The rice is the arroz in arroz mamposteao recipe. I made the rice in our cooker. My sister got it for us and it has proven to be a valuable tool! First add the rice to the skillet. Then press the rice on the bottom of the skillet. Once the rice is crispy, fold it with the rest of the ingredients.

Variations for the Arroz Mamposteao Recipe

My family and I have only had this dish a couple of times. But in our opinion, adding smoked pork adds a ton of flavor! The smoked pork mixed with the sazon seasoning is just wonderful! Any leftover meat will work with this dish. I made large batches of this recipe so I have enough for leftovers!

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FAQ’s

How long does this Arroz Mamposteao recipe take to make?

This recipe is relatively quick, with a total time of about 1 hour, including preparation and cooking time, making it a perfect easy dinner option.

Does this Arroz Mamposteao recipe contain beans?

No, the recipe provided does not contain beans. However, beans are a traditional addition and can easily be added to this recipe if you prefer.

What kind of meat works best with this dish?

Arroz Mamposteao is excellent for using up leftovers. It is often made with leftover pork or chicken, and smoked pork adds a particularly rich flavor.

Can I make sofrito without a food processor?

While a food processor is highly recommended for quickly blending the sofrito ingredients (peppers, onion, garlic, and tomato), you can finely dice the ingredients by hand if you don’t have one, though it will take longer.

How do I get the rice crispy?

After adding the rice to the skillet, press it down evenly over the bottom of the pan and cook until it starts to become crispy before folding it with the other ingredients.

How do I store leftover Arroz Mamposteao?

The recipe is great for leftovers. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days, and it can be enjoyed hot or cold.

arroz mamposteao recipe from cleveland cooking plated. Rice, sofrito, smoked pork, and bacon.

Arroz Mamposteao Recipe

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Puerto Rican
Keyword: arroz mamposteao, rice dishes, rice side dish
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8 one cup servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: clevelandcooking
I heard about the arroz mamposteao recipe from a friend at work. He told me it was one of his favorite dishes. It is now one of mine!
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Ingredients

Sofrito

  • 1 Spanish onion
  • 1 Large red bell pepper
  • 2 Medium plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro stems and leaves
  • 9 cloves of peeled garlic
  • sea salt to taste

Mamposteao

  • 4 pieces of cooked bacon reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease
  • 1 teaspoon of sazon seasoning
  • ½ cup of sofrito
  • ½ cup of chicken stock
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups of cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all the sofrito ingredients into a food processor blender and combine until smooth.
  • Cut bacon into bite sized pieces. Place cut bacon and bacon grease into a large skillet with sazon seasoning and sofrito. Mix until well combined and cook for about 3-4 minutes on medium high heat.
  • Add broth and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until a sauce is achieved.
  • Add rice and salt. Press rice evenly so it spreads over the bottom of the pan. Cook until the rice heats up and starts to become crispy. Then fold the rice with the so all ingredients blend together.

Notes

Adding about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of smoked pork is an option to increase the flavor.
Also optional are the beans. My family did not want them added and it tasted great.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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