For many Puerto Rican families, gandules mean one thing right away: a good pot of arroz con gandules on the table. El Jibarito Dry Pigeon Peas give you the traditional ingredient to season your way for Sunday dinners, holidays, and the family recipes that have been passed down for generations.

I like keeping El Jibarito Gandules Secos on our shelves because some customers prefer starting with dry pigeon peas and preparing them exactly the way their family always has. They take a little more time than canned gandules, but that gives you control over the seasoning and texture from beginning to end.

• El Jibarito Dry Pigeon Peas (Gandules Secos) — Dried pigeon peas with the hearty, earthy flavor used throughout Puerto Rican and Caribbean cooking.
• Made for arroz con gandules — Cook and season them before adding them to your rice for one of Puerto Rico's most recognizable family dishes.
• Start from scratch — These are dry gandules, so they require soaking and cooking before serving. They're a good choice for customers who prefer preparing their beans the traditional way.
• More than rice — Use cooked gandules in soups, stews, guisos, rice dishes, or other Caribbean family recipes.
• Season them your way — Sofrito, sazón, garlic, onion, cilantro, and achiote all work beautifully with the earthy flavor of pigeon peas.
• A Puerto Rican pantry favorite — My Puerto Rican customers know how important gandules are, especially when the holidays come around and arroz con gandules starts appearing on every family table.

Shipping: El Jibarito Dry Pigeon Peas are shelf-stable and can ship any day of the week.

Pairs well with: Prepare with sofrito, sazón, rice, achiote, olives, and pork, then serve alongside pernil, pasteles, tostones, or maduros.