Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped
  

• 1/2 cup country ham diced (optional)
  

• 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp sofrito
  

• 3 cups water or low sodium chicken broth (can make broth with BOU Chicken Flavored Bouillon Cubes
  

• 3 tsp sazón con achiote y cilantro
  

• 2 tbsp pimento stuffed olives
  

• 1-2 tbsp pimento stuffed olive brine
  

• 1 BOU Chicken Flavored Bouillon Cube and 1 BOU Roasted Garlic Seasoning Cube
  

• 15 ounce can Pigeon Peas (Gandules), drained and rinsed
  

• 2-3 bay leaves
  

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  

• 2 tbsp tomato paste
  

• 1 tsp oregano
  

• 2 cups parboiled rice