In a Medium size Caldero (cooking pot used to cook rice on the stove. It is made of iron or thick aluminum.) combine Oil, Tomato Sauce, Capers, Olives, Sofrito, & Sazon. Cook Over Medium heat for 4 minutes.

Add all other ingredients. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Bring to a boil for 1 Minute reduce heat to low/med and cook covered for approx. 20-30 Minutes.

Do not stir rice during cooking process or it will get mushy.

Sazon (1 1/4 tsp equals one packet of Sazon in recipe.)

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Coriander

1 tsp Annatto

Sofrito

1 Large yellow onion

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Ajies Pepper (red and sweet)

1 Medium head of Garlic

1 bunch of fresh Cilantro

6 Culantro Leaves (Coriander)

1/4 Cup Pitted Olives

1 Tbsp Capers

1 Tbsp Black Pepper

1 Tbsp Crushed Oregano

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

Wash Peel and seed everything. Puree and store.