El Fogón de Frakie

  If you’re looking for the ultimate ‘quick and delicious’ Puerto Rican meal, Arroz con Salchicha is it. This is the dish every Boricua grew up eating—it’s simple, budget-friendly, and packed with nostalgia. Whether it was a rainy day lunch or a fast family dinner, the combination of savory Vienna sausages, fluffy rice, and that signature sofrito base never fails to hit the spot. It’s a humble classic that tastes like home.   Ingredients:  

• • 2 cups short or medium-grain white rice.

• • 1 can of Vienna Sausages (Salchichas)

• • 2 tbsp Sofrito.

• • 1 packet Sazón with Achiote (for that classic orange color).

• • 2 oz Tomato Sauce.

• • 2 ½ cups of water or Chicken Broth.

• • Green olives (optional)

  Methods:  

• • Sauté the Base: In a medium pot (caldero), heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook for 2 minutes. Then, stir in the sofrito, tomato sauce, and sazón. Let it cook for another minute until fragrant.

• • Add Rice and Liquid: Pour in the 2 cups of rinsed rice and stir it well so every grain is coated in the orange sauce. Add the 2 ½ cups of water or broth.

• • Boil: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Let it cook uncovered until the liquid has evaporated and you see «craters» forming on the surface of the rice.

• • Steam: Give the rice one gentle stir from bottom to top. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and turn the heat down to low.

• • Cook: Let it steam for 20 minutes without opening the lid.

• • Fluff: After 20 minutes, turn off the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve!