There are several staple rice dishes here in Puerto Rico and one that is popular in our house is Arroz Mamposteao; which is basically a combination of bean stew with cooked rice. It’s simply delicious and this version is so easy to make. Ingredients: 3 cups of Cooked White Rice (use your preferred method) 7oz

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico with our mouthwatering blog post on Arroz Mamposteao! 🇵🇷 Discover the secret to this beloved island dish, where tender rice meets a medley of savory ingredients like beans, crispy bacon, and aromatic spices. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Puerto Rican cuisine. 🍽️✨ #PuertoRicanFood #ArrozMamposteao #FlavorfulDelights

Mamposteao is a staple Puerto Rican dish that you can make at home with only a few ingredients. Executive Chef Fernando Desa shows us how rice and beans can be kicked up to perfection with spicy chorizo, sweet plantains, and Goya’s canned sofrito for an easy weeknight meal.

Want to use some of those leftover rice and beans, try this staple from Puerto Rico!

Want to use some of those leftover rice and beans, try this staple from Puerto Rico!

Rice and beans are religion in Puerto Rico, though they’re typically prepared separately but served together, several spoonfuls of beans on top of white rice. But mamposteao — easily my favorite name for a Puerto Rican dish — combines the two. It’s a preparation intended to make use of leftovers, as it benefits from day-old rice and prepared beans. Traditionally, pork and tomato sauce are added — but, for a more subtle approach to this recipe, bacon fat replaces ham or tocino (fatback) here…

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