Puerto Rican Rice

Name: Puerto Rican Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 3 cups medium or long grain white rice, rinsed; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 heaping tablespoons sofrito; 4 ounces tomato sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) gandules (pigeon peas), partially drained; 2 heaping tablespoons alcaparrado; 1 packet Sazón with Achiote (I use Goya brand); 1/2 packet ham flavoring (I use Goya brand Jamón); 1 teaspoon adobo; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground oregano; Salt and pepper to taste (start off with 2 teaspoons of salt); 4-6 cups hot water