Arroz con gandules is Puerto Rico’s national dish, combining seasoned rice with pigeon peas. Flavored with sofrito, olives, and a touch of pork, it’s a savory one-pot wonder.

which is a flavorful Puerto-Rican-style rice dish made with pigeon peas, aromatics, and spices. Another common Christmas Eve pernil accompaniment is pasteles, which is a Puerto Rican version of ...

Dining in Puerto Rico reflects the island's mixture ... Other items to try include tostones (fried plantains), arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas). For something sweet, try tembleque ...