Arroz Gauldo Yellow Rice Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Ruth Hitchcock   Arroz Gauldo Yellow Rice Recipe is rice, colored and delicately flavored with achiote, and typical of Yucatan with onion, garlic, chicken stock and salt. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Mexican    Servings:4 Calories per Serving:270 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   25 Minutes Total Time:   40 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 teaspoons achiote (annatto seed)
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• Half a small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken stock or water
• 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, fry achiote in oil. Remove the seeds from the oil when they are dark brown, and discard seeds. The oil will be dark orange in color.
• Add the washed, drained rice to the oil and saute for about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft.
• In a separate pan bring stock to a boil. Add boiling stock to rice along with salt. Bring mixture to a boil, lower the flame, cover,and cook until liquid is absorbed (20 to 25 minutes).

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