Hi everyone! This is my Titi Carmen! Her rice is absolutely amazing. I used to spend my weekends with her and she would feed me her delicious recipe from when I was a child. Haven’t seen her in so long, I miss her

My ex's mama made this all the time. Don't miss the man, MISS HIS MAMA AND HER COOKING!

The background song reminds me so much of when my mother used to listen to it , and cook. The holidays are not the same without her😢

I wish I had never found this page. Because of you and your Recipe, I know have a dilema. My co-workers make me make the rice for every activity. This is the very best arroz con gandules recipe I have ever had in my life and I was just kidding, I’m grateful to you for posting it and changing my life. I thought all that oil is too much but it’s not. I did not want to change anything you suggested and I am so happy I didn’t. This is the second year using your recipe throughout the the year. I was so scared it would be gone because I wrote it down but could not find it. Glad your still here. Please show us how to make other things for parties. I cook pretty good but I don’t know how change my recipes to bigger portions. God bless you. Thanks again Mija!!!!

I’m puertorrican born, this is a really sweet lady taking her time & energy to share her recipes , and for all those jerks that only know how criticized her can go to hell !! Keep up the good work with your good videos sweet lady , God bless you for being so brave & sharing your delicious recipes.

I’m a chef of twenty years and this recipe is spot on. Every time I make party rice , I use this technique.

An old friend from high school pass this recipe down to me. I love it. Made it for my African husband, once he seen the green olives he thought i didnt know how to cook. Every culture has a party rice. For the hoildays i make Puerto party rice, African party rice, and Asian shrimp fried rice. Hey im just a black girl that loves to cook. Great video :)

You made me cry...growing up in the Bronx, eating the same thing every day, the salsa music..beautiful video

This recipe is the bomb my boyfriend is Puerto Rican and I have been learning the culture and I adore it and the food 🇵🇷🐸😎 WEPAAAAA

A pot of this with a Pernil and some empanadas!! Heaven!!!!!!!!!

I know it must of been hard for you to slowdown enough to provide exact instruction and measurements on ingredients and steps that you are use to doing naturally. THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to share this recipe! It looks amazing 🙌🏾

For those of us Puerto Ricans who don't live in Puerto Rico, New York or Florida, you may find the Culantro in Chinese Markets which they call Ngo Gai. I always make homemade Sofrito for my cooking. The music in the background makes me wish I could turn back time so I can be in Puerto Rico before so many family members passed away and have one more holiday together. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. God Bless.

Every Puerto Rican knows that everyone makes their rice different

I lost my mom almost 3 years ago and I will forever regret not taking the time to learn her recipe for this. I will be asking my dad soon but his just doesn't come out like my mama's would. I came to KZfaq looking for a fellow Boriqua to show me and I am SO happy I found you! I will be going to the store today to collect everything. I'm excited! I hope it comes close to my mom's cause lord knows I miss everything about her including her arroz con gandules! Thank you for being a stand in mom for those of us missing our mother's and their cooking.😊 This video is great.

I'm cooking this as we speak. It's my very first time cooking it. My family had asked me to make it for 16 people. My kitchen has never been so hectic. Lol. I'm making this rice along with pollo guisado, sweet fried plantains, and dark red kidney beans. Big shout out to my Puerto Rican sista for putting up this video and sharing her artistry. Thanks so much!

It's about 1 am and I've made the mistake of binging videos and now I'm hungry😭When can I come over, mama? Lol

I'm Puertoriquen born in new Jersey. lived many years in Puerto Rico., everyone adds different ingredients and makes it different but it still taste delicious. I like to cover my rice with green banana leaves and than put the top on it. it gives it great flavor. I have seen it done like she does it and it still taste delicious. everyone just put different ingredients.

This is a beautiful recipe. I am not Puerto Rican but I went there on vacation once. I will never forget the big pot of rice and beans on the stove and the generosity of the people.

my mother was a master at this rice and she made a lot more than just this iconic party rice. She unfortunately passed due to liver cancer and I just need to taste her cooking again, thank you for this video!

In my family I haven’t met two people who make their rice exactly the same, and follow the same EXACT recipe. I bet if y’all didn’t see the process or the ingredients she put in her rice and she bought it to your party se lo jampean, se chupan los dedos y no dejan ni el pegao.

I GREW UP IN A PUERTO RICAN HOOD HERE IN NORTH PHILLY I LOVE ARROZ CON GANDULES!

Carmen, my daughter-in-law's parents are from Puerto Rico and the first time I had her mom's Arroz Con Gandules I was hooked and I wanted the recipe. Problem is, I don't speak Puerto Rican. Problem-solved thanks to your wonderful and thorough video. I have to follow recipes so I took the liberty of typing out your instructions below. I hope you do more authentic Puerto Rican videos in the future. Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules-Party Rice Recipe by: Carmen Felix Serves 25 as a side dish You need: Aluminum Foil Very large sturdy spoon Large stock pot Very Large Cast Aluminum Pot with Lid (15 x 5) Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Canola Oil 1 large smoked ham steak Mojo: 2 cans Goya Green Pidgeon Peas (Gandules Verdes) 4 8 oz cans Goya Tomato Sauce (Salsa de Tomate) 2 cups Homemade Sofrito: 1 small yellow onion 1 medium green bell pepper 4 cloves garlic (combine in a blender till thick)6 envelopes 1 jar Goya Stuffed Spanish Olives 1 tsp Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper Pinch ground cumin 1 tablespoon salt 6 envelopes Goya Sazon (Con Culantro y Anchiote) 2 envelopes Goya Ham Flavor Concentrate (Sabor a Jamon de Cocinar) 1 envelope Goya Chicken Seasoning (Caldo con Sabor a Pollo) 16 cups Goja medium grain rice 1/2 gallon water Instructions: 1. Cube the ham into small squares. 2. Add the cubed ham to a sturdy frying pan and fry in all the oil over medium high to high heat stirring until it browns slightly (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. 3. Add the sofrito to a large stock pot, Add the remaining ingredients for the rice: tomato sauce, pidgeon peas undrained, olives undrained, Adobo, cumin, black pepper, salt and stir well to combine. 4. Add the Sazon, ham and chicken seasonings and stir well to combine. 5. Transfer the ham, oil and juices to the very large pot. 6. Add the Mojo and stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil. 7. Add the water, stirring to combine and heat up the liquid. 8. Add some chopped fresh cilantro for extra flavor. 9. Add the rice and stir until well combined. Bring to a gentle boil. 10. Cover the pot completely with aluminum foil overlapping the pot edge leaving about 2 inches over the edge. The foil helps to trap the steam. 11. Place the lid on the pot and boil for 5 minutes. 12. Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and stir the rice. 13. Lower heat to medium and return the foil and lid to the pot and continue cooking for 10 minutes. 14. First Turn: Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and starting turning the rice from the bottom up scraping the bottom to remove bits. 15. Return the foil and lid to the pot and continue cooking for 15 minutes. 16. Second Turn: Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and turn the rice from the bottom up scraping the bottom to remove bits. Fluff the rice by stabbing it with a spoon to release the steam. 17. Return the foil and lid to the pot, lower the heat slightly and continue cooking for 20 minutes. 18. Third Turn: Pull the aluminum foil up over the lid and remove the lid and turn the rice from the bottom up and fluffing the rice. 19. Lower the heat slightly, return the foil and lid to the pot and continue cooking for about 20 minutes. 20. Last Turn: After 20 minutes, remove the lid, discard the foil and fluff the rice. Remove from heat, replace the lid to keep warm and serve.

My Abuela, taught my wife how to make Arroz Con Gandules. She's not Puerto Rican, but makes it just as good as my Abuela, for New Years with Pernil Of course.

4 years later and I still use this video to make my rice. THANK YOU

This woman took the time to show us HER recipe of PR rice. EVERYONE does it their own way.. MANY people keeps the juices of everything they use for their rice and that's their choice.. people here talking about "heart attacks" and "diabetes" like they NEVER EVER ate a damn hotdog, burger, taco, RED meat, Pork, eggs, cake, candy, soda, etc in their damn life!! what hypocrates! smh.. with the ones giving rude comments- welllll lets see YOUR video with YOUR version of "PR Rice"! and just an FYI- alot of PR dishes are heavy and full of carbs.. we cook to satisfy a hungry belly with dishes full of FLAVOR..

TY. Ive been trying to perfect Spanish rice and this is one of many videos I've watched that seems the best put together. I'm African American but I love cooking Spanish food because I love the cooking ethnicity of the Spanish race, so TY again for sharing this recipe. I will be cooking this tonight but instead of the ham I will be using pork chops and a little hot Italian sausages.😁

This is just how my godmother makes hers!! Literally the best rice I’ve ever had. Haven’t found anything that tastes like it at restaurants.

Every 4 years later, I still watch this video to help me cook this rice!

The cycle of abuse is here in these comments, abuse I know all to well growing up with highly critical Puerto Rican parents. I'm proud to say I've broken that cycle, you can too! Carmen Felix your recipe looks amazing Merry Christmas. ☺ 💕 👍 XOXOX XOXOX

What I like about this woman she explain the way to do it the most important thing she's very clean keep it up.

My Mom use's Recao for sofrito and pork cut into cubes in her recipe,I just learned the recipe my My is 95 I had to get the recipe before it was to late thank God Shes still with us, God Bless you.

I'm so glad I grew up in Brooklyn, NYC. This rice is so freakin good. I use to help my ex's Grandmother make this, when I was younger. My mouth is watering right now. 😋

She is awesome. Took her time in explaining everything. My 1st time making this I will use her recipe. 🙂

I am mixed. Puerto Rican & black and I never learned my real fathers family recipe. My husband & I have made this recipe step by step with her twice. We love this recipe. It taste amazing! Say what you want. We love it!! And so does everyone else that taste it. Winning!

I promise when I go visit Jamaica I'm bringing 2 of them pots back

It's a good recipe, however I don't understand why she has to use so many pots? The whole process can be done in the same cooking pot.

I'm Mexican and grew up knowing Mexican, tex mex, BBQ, and country food. But damn, we need some Puerto Ricans around here cuz y'alls food looks bomb!

Tu receta es mi favorita! Mi hijo le fascinó! Lo hice para Thanksgiving 2017-Great success. Yes it was enough para 25 personas. Todos los vecinos estaban que cocinas tan rico! Ahora me falta tu pernil, alcapurrias, and coquito. Yummy 🤤 Mil Gracias 😊

I am Chicana and I love Puerto Rican Rice : ) Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Love the music too!

I just made this and it came out perfect. Lining the top with aluminum foil then placing the lip literally steam the rice to perfection. Thank you so much!

Love how the music starts when the rice hits the pan like "it's a party now!"

I will most definitely be fixing this today for dinner. I think she did a damn good job by putting this video together. Thank You Carmen for sharing your recipe. Your rice looks delicious.

My mom passed last year she made this every holiday or family celebration. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

I just made this rice for Thanksgiving 2019, and it was a hit! Super delicious, and everyone loved it, thank you for your recipe! This will be my go to recipe from now on!

That rice came out perfect. Everybody cooks different. I bet it was Deliciousio

I really like this recipe! Although I prefer making my own achiote oil for the color and banana leaves for the cooking process this method works as well! There are a million ways to make rice and I have just added your recipe to my bag of tricks. Thanks for sharing your time with us!

OMG looks like jollof ! I love it! And every other culture has that “green seasoning” besides Americans. Makes alot of difference.

I made this last night for my family of 8 and it was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I'll probably have to half the measurements for a regular sized meal but will definitely make it again for our next family get together!! It was amazing!! Thanks for sharing with us your recipe!

I sauté everything in the pot of the rice all the flavor stay in that pot, and I only mix once n leave it for about half hour and rice is perfectly cook.

The music in the background is soooo nostalgic. My mom always playing music like this when making food☺️☺️

As a Jamaican married to a Puerto Rican I'm always looking for tips and tricks to further perfect my arroz game so thank you!

I made this rice exactly how you did it and it came out AMAZING! Thank you so much for this!

Omg 😂 people commenting on this nice lady using too much salt or oil ,c'mon doesn't know that almost alot of puerterican food consist of using alot of those ingredients, I have a big boriqua fam and they all fat with high blood pressure, but I love the way she made her arroz con gandules because that's my favorite rice and I make it similar to her minus ham,thank you for sharing your recipe rice turned out amazing 😍😘

One of my favorite songs playing in the background by Héctor Lavoe.

I’ve used this recipe a few times already and I love it! Everyone always tells me how much they love it! Thank you for this. 🙂

Can’t go wrong with “Arroz con guandules”, mofongo y un pernil. Puerto Rican food the best.👍👍👍

Carmen, this is one of the best videos I've seen especially for more than 5 people. The type of preparation for a big gathering that I'm used to. I like the way you do it. Especially combining everything into one pot first and mix. The ingredients, I've seen some in my family make it the same way you do. Great video! God bless you!

OMG that looks amazing! I see nothing wrong with the finished product. That rice looks well cooked, fluffy, not mushy or broken like the haters are claiming. I am Puerto Rican (1/4) and I know my rice and beans let me tell you. The only thing I'd change personally is to veganize the recipe but it looks fabulous!!!!

I make mine differently, but damn that looks good too! With the holidays coming up I will do this to switch it up a bit. Thanks Carmen.

I have used this recipe twice and it is a hit! My family loves it, my kids eat it, my American friends are obsessed. Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️

Don't know what they talking about down there...this rice looks amazing and the technique is easy to follow. Thanks for sharing 🤗

❤I wanted it to see it on a plate with chuletas,ensalada papas,tostones, guineos en escabeche 🤤🥰🤗beautiful rice with some new ideas for me, thank you🇵🇷👍

Dear Carmen: Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with so many people! It is the BEST ever, especially for those of us who enjoy learning authentic cooking. It would such a treat to find more of your delicious authentic puertorican cooking recipes. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones

I love this video! It explains everything so good and turns out amazing! Her methods are spot on. It is so easy to make it in smaller quantities too, depending on your needs. Mil Gracias!!

This rice looks delicious......would you ever consider doing it again for a smaller scale of people? Looks delicious.....thanks for sharing.

I love this kind of food. I fell in love with this food when I came to Florida.I got some recipes from my friends.

I made this recipe following her directions and absolutely loved it. It's a family favorite now. Best rice ever better than the restaurant ones.

I wish I had seen this video before I tried this other “authentic” Puerto Rican rice, you explained it perfectly!!! I lived in Puerto Rico during high school and this was my favorite dish!!! You nailed it, it’s perfect!!!!!!Thank you!!!

"IF IS GOYA IT HAVE TO BE GOOD" "SI ES GOYA TIENE QUE SER BUENO" SALUDOS A LOS HERMANOS, DE LA FAMILIA GOYA.

Thank you so much for being so precise on instructions on “how” to make this delicious rice 😋 Also for not rushing! Thank you, God bless you ❤️

My Grandmother Was Puerto Rican She Always Made This Rice For The Holidays In Puerto Rico For The Whole Family Thank You! To The Lady To Take Time To Make Her Recipes

16 cups of rice! Wow, that’s a lot of rice! Most I’ve ever cooked is 4 rice and it feeds about 10-12 people. 16 cups will feed an army! Good stuff.

Looks perfect. I don't cook like this but it looks like it turned out perfect. Everyone does things differently.

everyone has there own style of cooking ,this looks delicious thanks for the tip

Every time I get invited to a Puerto Rican family party, this is my go-to dish. It's soooooo good with avocado. Unfortunately due to my own genetics I can't eat this often, but I am really jealous of the women who cook and eat this all the time.

THIS IS THE WAY MY MOM SHOW ME HOW TO MAKE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im watching this now as an adult and remembering my childhood when my late uncle used to make this for every holiday. Bless you for uploading this i didnt get to learn from him how to make it but thankfully i get to learn from you

Pure boriqua... All Goya products.. I love it... 🇵🇷 wepa

I just made your rice and it is absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I cut the recipe in half because I wanted to try it out before making it for a party. Came out perfect. Thank you so much for explaining all the spices and herbs you use. I tried to make Arroz con Gandules about 8 years ago and it was tasteless and dry; now thanks to you, I am a success. You are a wonderful teacher. And I like your Sofrito recipe so much better than the Goya frozen. Please keep sharing.

Gracias. This recipe has brought back many memories from when my mom would cook. I can’t wait to try this recipe

She a real cook look @her spoon guarantee the rice is amazing

I’ll be making this rice every weekend from now on!!! Thank you

I can't watch this video without getting seriously hungry. I can almost taste it! Thank you soooo much for sharing.

Puerto Rican FOOD is The coincidental soul food for Latin America ❤️❤️❤️ we African Americans from south cook with the same passion and love

The use of aluminum foil to keep steam in is exactly what I use, Yeah a kindred spirit. My Mom uses the plaintain oja which is good too. but the aluminum makes it so much more convenient to do the turning. Gracias Carmen for sharing.

I’m definitely doing this recipe since I’m in charge of making the rice for Thanksgiving. I’ve never made rice for so many people. Thanks for the recipe 😃

Thank you so much for posting this. I cried halfway through it. It reminds me of my mother. I'm going to make it this weekend for my family. ❤❤

Thank you so much for sharing!. I'm French and Native American. No one in my family makes this but my cousin. I love going to her parties. I've learned to make a pretty good jag. I can't wait to make my own party rice.

Key word in her title was PARTY for 25 people. Absolutely my favorite thank you it was great. I have the same pot as well. 25 people it was great.

Carmen Felix folks on my job are going to think I really know how to cook, when I bring this to the potluck. Thanks for taking the time to share your recipes with all of us.💯🌞🌴👠🍖🙏

I have made this rice twice now, my family loves this rice. I cut the recipe in half and reduced cooking time.

My rice came out amazing!!! Brings me back to my childhood!!! Thank you!

I am not Latino, but i love to cook, and i am really good at it. Anyway, i have lots of latin friends-when i followed this recipie for your 'party rice' my friends LOVED it! They said it tasted restaurant style, it was SO good. It made me very proud and i have U to thank 8-)

I really liked the Arrroz con Gandules Party Rice thank You

Love the recipe going to try it out for the first time. I’m Mexican but my husband is Puerto Rican. So I definitely have to master this!!

Carmen - so glad I found this video. Watching you cook is so comforting to me and brings me back to my childhood. Can’t wait to try this recipe! 💚💚💚

love it! I have to try this! I live in a Jamaican home where we eat alot of red beans and rice.

Looks and sounds amazing!!!! I love new recipes of various cultures!!!!! So excited to make this!!!! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing!!!

I’m Puerto Rican and this is spot on the way my mom taught me !

May God continually richly bless you Carmen Felix I have been trying to get a Puerto Rican recipe like this for about 25 years Puerto Rican neighbor made it just like this one of the best! I can’t wait to get started thank you Carmen Rochester, New York #Puerto Ricans Rock❤️