The way she taught me!

Many people have tasted my mothers food. Ever since I can remember, she has always gotten wonderful compliments about her "sazon" aka seasoning and not for nothing but I am convinced that it is thanks to her that I am able to cook so well. Despite the fact that I was not able to have a career cooking, I do try to do it as often as possible. As long as mom is around, my goal is to learn all her yummy recipes along with her tips in the kitchen so that maybe perhaps one day, I can pass those on to my children. With that being said...Here is her to die for recipe for "arroz con pollo" aka rice with chicken. OH! I guarantee is not like the usual recipe that everyone seems to know, and it is worth every single step... I promise!

Arroz con Pollo
What you need:
Part 1- For the Rice:
2 Cups of white long grain rice        2 1/2 Cups of water     2-3 Tbsp of Ketchup  1 Tbsp Salt
2 Medium potatoes washed, peeled and in small cubes        1-2 Tbsp of EVOO
2 Tbsp of guizo (blend 1 tomato, 1 small onion= guizo, the base of many dishes, save the rest for the second part of the recipe)
1 Cube of Maggi Chicken flavor bouillon    1/2 Tbsp Yellow food powder

How to make:
In a rice cooker (turned on), put the guizo and sautee gently with the evoo. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes. Add the water, potato, ketchup, bouillon, yellow food powder and salt. Cover and set to cook. Once cooked do not open! Let it rest for at least 1 hour.

Part 2. The rest yummy goodness!
What you need:
1 Can of peas and carrots mixed              1 Tbsp EVOO
2 Chicken breasts, no skin. Cooked, cooled, shredded.
4 Slices of ham, cut into small cubes        3 Hot dogs, sliced (may omit)
4 Tbsp guizo                                           1-2 Tbsp Soy Sauce


How to make:
In a large pot on high heat, add the evoo, and guizo. When you hear it sizzle, add the ham, hot dogs and chicken. Sautee for at least 3 minutes so all flavors blend. Add this to the rice, mix, and add the peas and carrots. Mix again but do so gently so that they do not break. Lastly, add the soy sauce.

Enjoy!