Yellow Rice - Arroz Amarillo Con Achiote Recipe

Name: Yellow Rice - Arroz Amarillo Con Achiote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon annatto seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 cup bell pepper, minced; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup long grain rice; 2 1/2 2 1/2 cups vegetables or 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; salt; pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 3 sprigs cilantro; lime; pimiento

Servings: persons

1 -2 teaspoon annatto seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 cup bell pepper, minced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain rice
2 1/2 2 1/2 cups vegetables or 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 sprigs cilantro
lime
pimiento

1
Infusing Annatto Oil:
2
Heat the seeds and oil in a small saucepan over low heat, swirling pan frequently, until the oil turns bright red-orange in color. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes and then remove from heat. Let it cool for about 10 minutes and then strain the oil. Discard the seeds.
3
Reheat annatto oil and butter in a skillet. Saute the onions, celery and garlic with salt, pepper and cumin to taste until soft. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are lightly cooked.
4
Next add the rice and stir into the mixture.
5
Saute it until the rice turns opaque.
6
Add the stock or water and cook covered for about 15 minutes in medium heat until cooked.
7
Garnish with cilantro, lime slices and Pimentos.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 teaspoon annatto seeds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Yellow Rice - Arroz Amarillo Con Achiote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yellow Rice - Arroz Amarillo Con Achiote

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