Ingredients 1 tbsp of "Sofrito" (green pepper, onion, cilantro, garlic, recao, sweet pepper) 1 can of green pigeon peas (15 ounces) � can of tomato sauce (4 ounces) or 1 teaspoon of tomato paste � tsp of salt 1 cup of smoked ham steak cut in small cubes 2 tbsp of cooking oil 1 package of "Saz�n" (� tsp) (salt, garlic, cumin, coriander, annatto) 6-10 olives 2 cups of rice 4 cups of water Procedure: - Pour oil into 4-5 quart Dutch oven (cooking pot) and turn heat to medium high. - Add "sofrito" and fry for 1 minute. - Add ham and fry for 1 minute. - Add tomato sauce or tomato paste and heat for 30 seconds. - Add water, salt, and "saz�n", and bring to a boil - Add green pigeon peas and olives, and let them boil for 5 minutes. - Add rice and mix everything together with a large cooking spoon. - When water evaporates, move rice one more time with large cooking spoon, lower temperature to medium low, and cover Dutch oven with lid. - Cook rice mix for approximately 25 minutes. - Move rice one more time, cover it, and cook it for 5 more minutes.