Arroz con Pollo inspired by Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse Recipe (with Video)

Sofrito Method
1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor.
2. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground and homogenous.
Arroz con Gandules Method
1. Preheat oil in a large dutch oven or caldero over medium-high heat.
2. Add ham and cook for 4-5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
3. Add the sofrito, green olives, pimentos, and capers.
4. Cook the vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in the spices and ham concentrate to the pot.
6. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
7. Stir in the rice and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute, then add 2 cups of water, tomato sauce, and the gandules.
8. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with aluminum foil and the lid.
9. Cook until the rice is about 80% cooked.
10. Stir the rice from the bottom of the pot to the top, then replace the lid and continue cooking until the rice is done.
11. If the rice becomes too dry, add more water as necessary.
12. Turn off the heat and once again, stir the rice dish from the bottom to the top.
13. Replace the lid over the pot and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
14. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.
Arroz con Pollo Method
1. Heat the oil over medium high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on all sides, 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Add the sofrito to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the olives, pimentos, and seasonings to the pot and stir to combine.
7. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes.
8. Add the rice and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
9. Add the chicken back to the pot and stir to combine.
10. Stir in the tomato sauce and 3 cups of water, then bring the mixture back to a simmer.
11. Optionally, stir in annatto powder for a more vivid color.
12. Cover the pot with the lid and reduce the heat to low.
13. Cook until the rice is about 80% cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
14. Stir the rice from the bottom of the pot to the top, then replace the lid and continue cooking until the rice is done.
15. If the rice becomes too dry, add more water as necessary.
16. Turn off the heat and once again, stir the rice dish from the bottom to the top.
17. Replace the lid over the pot and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
18. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.