Cuban Style Yellow Rice

Recipe by Cook's Hideout

Cuban Style Yellow Rice. Rice gets its yellow color from annatto seed powder and paprika. Yellow rice is a staple in the Caribbean because of its color and flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 1 onion (Small , finely chopped)
• ⅛ tsp Annatto seed (powder)
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ cup Green Peas
• to taste Salt Pepper (&)

Method

1. Rinse and drain rice.
2. Combine rice, 2cups of water, onion, annatto powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15~20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the peas 5~7 minutes before the rice is completely cooked through. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5~10 minutes before serving.

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