Achiote Rice With Hot Dogs Recipes

ACHIOTE RED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse the rice well. Place in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak 10 minutes. Rinse again. Allow the rice to drain in the strainer.
• Mix the achiote paste in the vegetable broth, pushing with the back of the spoon until the paste is completely dissolved. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium flame. Add the onions and cook and stir a few minutes. Stir in the rinsed rice and diced carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes, until the rice is coated with oil and turns light golden brown.
• Add the achiote broth and the vegetable juice.
• Bring the rice to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to the lowest setting possible. Cook without stirring, 35 to 45 minutes. (To check if the liquid has been absorbed or not, tilt the pan to the side.) Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large pot (that has a tight fitting lid) heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté 3-4 minutes until slightly translucent.
• Add the rice and sauté 1-2 minute to slightly toast the rice.
• Add the seasoning packet, diced tomatoes, water and oregano to the pot. Stir and cover, then to bring to boil.
• Once the pot is boiling leave lid on, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes (do not open lid or stir during this time).
• Check the rice, if it seems watery, let cook 2-3 more minutes. Once all the liquid has been absorbed, remove from heat. Fluff rice and serve immediately.

RED ACHIOTE MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice and drain well.
• Set apart.
• Process in blender the onion, garlic and achiote in some of the chicken broth (about a cup).
• Heat oil in a skillet and fry rice on medium heat until lightly brown.
• Add the processed liquid and let it reach boiling point.
• At this point add half of the broth (hot) Simmer covered until broth is consumed.
• Fluff rice with a fork from the edges to the center.
• Add the other half of the hot broth, the lime juice, and season with salt or powdered bouillon.
• Lower heat, cover and cook for about 15 more minutes.
• Fluff it again from the edges to the center.
• Uncover just to add the cilantro sprig.
• Cover again and let it stand to finish steaming and absorb the cilantro's flavor.
• Garnish with poblano strips.