Plantain Asopao

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A comforting and flavorful asopao prepared with rice, vegetables, and an aromatic sofrito. A warm recipe perfect to enjoy at any time.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz olive oil

• ½ onion

• 1 green bell pepper

• 1 carrot, diced

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 oz green olives

• 1 culantro leaf (recao)

• ½ pouch of Rico Tomato Sauce

• 4 cups of water

• ½ cup of Rico Medium Grain Rice

  
  

Instructions:

1. In a pot, sauté the onion, green bell pepper, garlic, carrot, and olives for 2 minutes.

2. Then add the pigeon peas and water, letting it boil for 30 minutes.

3. Add the rice and tomato sauce, and let it simmer/boil until the grains are al dente.

4. Season the grated plantain with a little salt and pepper, form into small balls, add them to the asopao at the end, and let cook for 5 minutes.

5. Garnish with chopped cilantro, and it's ready.