This version of moro de guandules is an obligatory addition to any special meal Dominican-style. It is also part of our traditional Dominican Christmas dinner.

Time: 35 Mins
Difficulty: Medium
Serve: 4 people

Before starting to cook: No prior preparation is necessary.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of rice
• 2 cups of boiled green pigeon peas
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 4 cups water
• 5 tablespoons of oil
• 4 teaspoons of tomato paste
• 1/4 cup of chopped green peppers
• 1 pinch of oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon mashed garlic
• 1/8 cup of capers
• 1/4 cup of chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped coriander/cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon of thyme leaves
• 1 cube of chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

1. Heat 3 spoons of oil in an iron pot and add the herbs, olives, spices and the salt. Stir while adding the tomato paste. Add the peas, also while stirring, then add the chicken stock. Once well heated, add the remaining water and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add the rice and stir regularly to avoid excessive sticking.
   
2. When all the water has evaporated cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on very low heat. Wait 15 minutes, uncover, stir, and add the remaining oil. Cover again and wait another 5 minutes. The rice should be firm but tender inside. If necessary, cover and leave another 5 minutes on very low heat.

Is 'Chicken Stock' sopita?

Yes. It should be more accurately translated as chicken bouillon. I will change that in the recipe now.

I love it when my mom cooks this dish. I hope I can cook it as good as her cause I have an event in my school where [since I'm like the only Dominican in this university] I have to bring a dish from my culture. Ojala que me salga bien!

EDIT: Wait, my mom does it slightly different. She kind of burns onions in the pot before putting in all the ingredients so the flavor can stay.

I can't wait to try this! I have such a problem making rice because its hard for me to go from low to high heat because the silly electric stove I have..so hopefully it comes out good!

Mire usted no tiene una receta para hacer el arroz con leche de coco? Es que yo lo veo y es una de mi favorita. Cuando yo fui a visitar ami abuela ella me cocinaba eso todo los dias. Hasta el concon quemado me comia yo.