Homemade Arroz Mamposteao. A Crispy Rice & Sofrito Recipe
124kcal
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
Method
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving8servingsCalories124kcalCarbohydrates16gProtein4gFat5gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.01gCholesterol8mgSodium154mgPotassium107mgFiber2gSugar1gVitamin A5IUVitamin C0.2mgCalcium9mgIron0.4mg
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.