Turn your Instant Pot to the Sauté setting.
Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pot.
Add 1 cup diced ham steak and sauté until lightly browned.
Stir in 1 can gandules (pigeon peas), drained.
Stir in 1 heaping tablespoon sofrito.
Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic paste).
Season with 1 teaspoon adobo.
Season with ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
Season with ½ teaspoon onion powder.
Season with ½ teaspoon oregano.
Season with 1 packet sazón.
Add ⅓ cup tomato sauce and mix well.
Stir in 2 cups washed medium-grain rice and let it sauté for 1–2 minutes.
In a separate cup, mix 2 cups warm water with 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon bouillon powder) until dissolved.
Pour into the pot and stir.
Add a handful of fresh cilantro.
Cancel Sauté mode.
Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to Sealing.
Press the Rice setting and adjust cook time to 17 minutes.
Once cooking is done, carefully release pressure if needed.
Fluff with a fork and enjoy!
