Top Five Things To Do For Your Trip To Puerto Rico

Planning your trip to Puerto Rico?  Is this your first trip to the island?  Here are five ideas to help you plan your trip to Puerto Rico:


Bring sunscreen and sunglasses

The sun is strong in Puerto Rico.  Make sure you bring sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher and apply it every 2 hours.  Having a hat is also good idea. 


Learn a little Spanish

People in Puerto Rico understand English, but it would be fun to try to communicate in Spanish with the locals.  A few words in Spanish, will go a long way.


Prepare your taste buds

Puerto Rico has great tasting food.  Be open minded and try some traditional cuisine, like mofongo (plantain dish), arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas), or arroz con pollo (Chicken and rice).


Bring some dressier clothing

Puerto Ricans like to dress up in the evenings whether going to restaurants or clubs.  Actually, some clubs have a dress code, no tennis shoes or shorts, and most hotels do not allow beach attire or shorts in the lobby, during evening hours.  You do not need anything fancy, just a nice pair of pants and a shirt.  


Prepare to stay up late

Puerto Ricans like to enjoy life and are always ready to party.  Nightlife begins after 10:00 P.M. and goes until the early hours of the morning.  Get ready to dance, play at the casino, or listen to music, at a favorite bar, all night long!



Remember that life on the island runs slower than the mainland.  Take your time to explore the sights and take in the scenery.  Welcome to Puerto Rico and have a wonderful time!


                                                                    

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How To Make Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice): A Tasty Dish In Puerto Rico

Ingredients to make arroz con pollo

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice) is a tasty dish in Puerto Rico.  In Puerto Rico, rice is an essential part of a Puerto Rican meal, and  Arroz con Pollo is a top choice.


Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds of skinless chicken breast and/or thighs.
Cut breast in halves or thirds, depending on the size.
Salt
Garlic Powder

Pam Spray (olive oil )
3-4 Tablespoons of prepared Goya "Sofrito" *
1 envelope Goya Sazon with cilantro and achiote *
1-8 oz. can tomato sauce
1-2 Knorr chicken broth cubes
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
Several dashes of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cilantro leaves

1 can of beer (12 oz)
1 1/2 cups water
1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 1/2 cups short grain rice
Optional Garnish: canned sweet peas and strips of canned roasted red peppers

Wash chicken pieces and season with salt and garlic powder, to taste.  Set aside.

Spray the bottom and sides of 4-quart microwaveable pot, with Pam Spray.  Add all the ingredients to
the pot, except for the chicken, beer, olive oil, water and salt; stir.  Microwave covered, for 4 minutes
on High. 

Stir the ingredients.  Add the chicken and coat on all sides with the tomato mixture.  Add  half
of the liquid ( water and beer) and stir well.  At this time, you should taste for salt and add salt,
if needed.  Microwave for 15 minutes on High Power.

Add rice and remaining liquid.  Stir well.  Microwave covered, for 15 minutes on High Power.

Stir well bringing rice on the bottom to the top,  Cover, and microwave for 15-18 minutes at Medium Power.

Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.  Taste rice to make sure it is cooked and that all the water has been absorbed.

If after the resting time you find that the water is not completely absorbed, cover rice with paper towel.
Microwave covered for 4 to 5 minutes more, at Medium Power.

If, on the other hand, you find that rice needs more cooking, place 4 to 5 ice cubes on top of the rice.  Microwave covered for an additional 4 to 5 minutes at Medium power.

Place on serving dish and garnish, if desired.

Buen provecho.


* Available at most Hispanic supermarkets