valtandc Posted July 25, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Even from the NY area....when I had rice and beans at 3 different restaurants I was just totally blown away. I mean...how could such a simple meal tast so good. what the heck do they do to make them so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Faith Posted July 25, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2011 LOL!!! I totally agree. They taste so good no matter where we've been in San Juan. I could just eat rice and beans the whole time and be a happy camper :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainforestgirl Posted July 25, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2011 It is also one of my favorites here. Arroz con habichuelas- yum I am a terrible cook, but they are really pretty easy to make (just a lot of cutting stuff up) and taste good even homemade. Do a google search for "habichuela puerto rico recipe" and you will find simple recipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasta Posted July 26, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I also like the yellow rice with pigeon peas (arroz con gandules). I think the secret is soffrito which seems to be onion, green pepper (I use anahiems) and garlic. If you can't find gandules you can switch out with lentils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Faith Posted July 27, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It is also one of my favorites here. Arroz con habichuelas- yumI am a terrible cook, but they are really pretty easy to make (just a lot of cutting stuff up) and taste good even homemade. Do a google search for "habichuela puerto rico recipe" and you will find simple recipes. Found a recipe online and made some tonigt...YUM! Not exactly the same but good enough to hold me over till we get back to Puerto Rico in October :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rivers Posted July 27, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2011 My husband is from PR and I cant wait to try the rice and gandules in San Juan on our cruise in Sept. Have never been there so dont really know what to expect, but cant wait for the adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted July 31, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Are you all talking stewed beans with rice? Where did you have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orquidia Posted August 1, 2011 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Are you all talking stewed beans with rice? Where did you have them? the beans are not a side dish apart from the rice, they go on top of the rice. rice and beans (red or pink) are a basic in the puerto rican cuisine. you can find them everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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