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INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/3 cup country ham or bacon, diced ( (optional))
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1/3 cup sofrito
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3 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
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1 ½ tsp sazón con achiote y culantro
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1 cube chicken bouillon (or more if needed)
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2 tbsp tomato paste (or 1/3 cup tomato sauce)
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or oregano (either one works)
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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2-3 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons pimento stuffed olives (optional)
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15 ounce can Pigeon Peas (Gandules), drained and rinsed (or 2 cups of fresh or frozen)
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2 cups parboiled rice