Annato Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Annato Rice

• 2 cups water
• Chicken Bouillon
• 1 cup converted rice (such as parboiled rice)
• Dried Onion Flakes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Annatto Seeds
• Dried Parsley Flakes

How to Make Annato Rice

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add 2 bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup of converted rice and 1 tablespoon of onion flakes.
3. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
4. While the rice simmers, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of annato seeds to the melted butter and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is infused with a deep orange-red color.
6. Once the rice is cooked, carefully pour the annato butter mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the rice, discarding the seeds.
7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley until the color is evenly distributed.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately. Enjoy!