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Arroz con gandules is the national dish of Puerto Rico, sofrito-scented rice with pigeon peas and pork. Our Arroz con Gandules recipe shows how to make it at home, and it is one of 2 authentic Puerto Rican recipes waiting below.

The Most Famous Puerto Rican Dishes

  1. Arroz con gandules

    Arroz con Gandules is rice with pigeon peas, cooked in sofrito and achiote, and it is what Puerto Rico eats at Christmas. The prize is pegao, the crisp scorched layer at the bottom …

What is the national dish of Puerto Rico?

The national dish of Puerto Rico is arroz con gandules, sofrito-scented rice with pigeon peas and pork. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 1 more authentic Puerto Rican recipes.

What food is Puerto Rico famous for?

Puerto Rico's most famous dish is arroz con gandules. This page collects 2 authentic Puerto Rican recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.