Panamanian Style Gallo Pinto

Cook the Rice

1. Step 1

   Soak and cook the beans in plenty of water until tender.
2. Step 2

   Rinse the salted pork tail thoroughly, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.
3. Step 3

   In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion, chili pepper, garlic, and cilantro in a bit of oil.
4. Step 4

   Once the onion softens, add the chicken stock tablets dissolved in a little hot water.
5. Step 5

   Add the cooked beans along with their cooking water to the pot.
6. Step 6

   Stir in the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Step 7

   Add the rice, making sure it's fully submerged in the bean liquid.
8. Step 8

   If needed, add a bit of extra water. Cover and simmer over low heat for another 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.
9. Step 9

   In a separate pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions and tomatoes until soft.
10. Step 10

    Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
11. Step 11

    Serve the gallo pinto hot, topped with a spoonful of the tomato-onion sauce.