
Arroz con salchichas
Riz portoricain au sofrito, sauce tomate, olives et petites saucisses de Vienne, cuit en une seule cocotte.
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Fry the sausages
Heat the achiote oil in a 4-quart (26 cm) caldero or heavy pot over medium heat and fry the sliced Vienna sausages for about 3 minutes.
- 2 tbsp achiote oil
- 2 cans Vienna sausages, sliced
✅ C'est prêt quand : sausages are lightly browned at the edges

Add the sofrito
Add the sofrito, tomato sauce, alcaparrado and adobo seasoning and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3 tbsp sofrito
- 100 g tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp alcaparrado
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
✅ C'est prêt quand : mixture is fragrant and slightly thickened

Add the rice
Stir in the rice until coated, then add the water and salt. Boil uncovered over medium-high heat for 7–9 minutes.
- 400 g rice
- 650 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
✅ C'est prêt quand : water level drops to the surface of the rice

Cook covered
Stir once, cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
✅ C'est prêt quand : rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed

Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm, with avocado slices or tostones on the side.

Fry the sausages
Heat the achiote oil in a 4-quart (26 cm) caldero or heavy pot over medium heat and fry the sliced Vienna sausages for about 3 minutes.
- 2 tbsp achiote oil
- 2 cans Vienna sausages, sliced
✅ C'est prêt quand : sausages are lightly browned at the edges

Add the sofrito
Add the sofrito, tomato sauce, alcaparrado and adobo seasoning and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3 tbsp sofrito
- 100 g tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp alcaparrado
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
✅ C'est prêt quand : mixture is fragrant and slightly thickened

Add the rice
Stir in the rice until coated, then add the water and salt. Boil uncovered over medium-high heat for 7–9 minutes.
- 400 g rice
- 650 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
✅ C'est prêt quand : water level drops to the surface of the rice

Cook covered
Stir once, cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
✅ C'est prêt quand : rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed

Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm, with avocado slices or tostones on the side.
The Story Behind the Dish
Canned Vienna sausages became a pantry staple in Puerto Rico in the 20th century, and cooks turned them into this quick, flavourful rice dish. It's a classic of busy weeknights and student kitchens.
For many Puerto Ricans it's a taste of childhood.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Cheap, filling and full of sofrito flavour, it proves Puerto Rican cooks can make anything delicious.
💡 Fun Fact
The same method is used to make arroz con corned beef, another nostalgic Puerto Rican pantry dish.
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