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obligatory details
First, obligatory details of flights:
1st Flight
KPAE - CYVR
Aircraft: Air Canada Boeing 737-8MAX, Air Canada (TCA Livery) A220-200, and Air Canada Boeing 787-8
Flight time: ≈ 2 hours2nd Flight
CYVR - PANC
Aircraft: Air Canada Boeing 737-8MAX
Flight time: ≈ 5 hours
Traditional recipe for Arroz con gandules
In celebration of the Christmas season:
Arroz con Gandules is a classic Puerto Rican dish, often served during festive occasions like Christmas. It combines rice with pigeon peas and is infused with sofrito and other bold flavors. Below is a culturally traditional recipe that honors its Puerto Rican roots:
Traditional Arroz con Gandules Recipe
Ingredients
• 2 cups medium-grain rice (rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or annatto oil (for color and flavor)
• 2–3 tablespoons sofrito (a traditional Puerto Rican seasoning blend of cilantro, peppers, onions, and garlic)
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce (optional, for added richness)
• 1 packet of sazón with achiote (for color and flavor)
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup green pigeon peas (gandules) (canned or cooked fresh; if canned, rinse and drain)
• 1/2 cup diced ham or salt pork (optional, for added depth)
• 3 cups water or chicken broth (use broth for more flavor)
• 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives (optional, for a briny kick)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small banana leaf or aluminum foil (optional, for a more authentic texture and flavor)
Instructions
1. Heat the Oil: In a caldero (a traditional Puerto Rican cooking pot) or a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Cook the Sofrito: Add the sofrito to the oil and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Then, stir in the tomato sauce, diced ham or salt pork (if using), sazón, adobo, black pepper, and oregano. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Add Gandules and Rice: Stir in the pigeon peas and mix well to coat them in the seasoning. Then add the rinsed rice and stir until the grains are evenly coated.
4. Add Liquid and Olives: Pour in the water or chicken broth and add the olives and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
5. Cook the Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover tightly with a lid. If you want to be traditional, you can place a small banana leaf over the rice before covering it to infuse the dish with subtle flavor.
6. Simmer Until Done: Let the rice cook for about 20–25 minutes, undisturbed. Check at the 20-minute mark to ensure all the liquid is absorbed. If needed, fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes with the heat off.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the bay leaves and serve hot. Arroz con Gandules pairs beautifully with roast pork (pernil), tostones, or a fresh salad.
Tips for Authenticity:
• Sofrito: For a truly authentic dish, make your own sofrito by blending culantro (or cilantro), garlic, onions, green bell peppers, and ají dulce (sweet peppers).
• Caldero: If you have access to a caldero, use it for cooking the rice. It gives the dish its signature texture, with slightly crispy rice at the bottom (pegao), which many consider the best part!
• Banana Leaf: If available, use a banana leaf while cooking to give the rice a subtle, earthy aroma that’s deeply traditional.
Enjoy your Arroz con Gandules, and may it bring the warmth and spirit of Puerto Rico to your table!
~ CHATGPT
Let us then henceforth commence with the showing of these splendid pieces of artwork.
1st Flight:
@CypTic on the Ground
@CypTic in the air
@CypTic Beneath me @CypTic sandwich.
+ @DreamlinerXWB jump scare 😦
No @CypTic ☹
FUN FACT CHECKPOINT
Did you know, that the Lion’s gate bridge in Vancouver was funded by money from the family who founded Guinness beer? … cheers🍻
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