Making the perfect Arroz Amarillo should only take approximately 1 hr 35 min . It’s considered an Easy level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The Arroz Amarillo recipe can feed your family for 4 servings.
There are many different ways to make this Arroz Amarillo recipe. Once you’re familiar with our recommended ingredients and directions, you can add your own twist to this recipe to make it your own! We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this Arroz Amarillo recipe.
Arroz Amarillo Popular Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon whole achiote seeds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 green bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 white onion, roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon achiote powder
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken stock, heated
Steps for making Arroz Amarillo
- For the achiote oil: Heat the oil and achiote seeds in a saute pan over low heat for 5 minutes. Strain the oil and let cool. Set aside 3 tablespoons for the refrito, and reserve the remaining oil for another use.
- For the refrito: Place the peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and onions in a food processor and pulse until blended. Add in 3 tablespoons of the achiote oil and season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together and chill until needed. Set aside 1/2 cup for the arroz amarillo, and then reserve the rest for another use.
- For the arroz: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup refrito, achiote powder and turmeric and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the rice until evenly coated with the refrito mixture. Stir in the hot chicken stock and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes, and then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and continue to cook the rice for 20 minutes. Chill the rice before serving.
Popular Categories for this Recipe
- Latin American Recipes
- Rice Recipes
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You might need the following Cookware
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- Cooking pots
- Frying pan
- Steamers
- Colander
- Skillet
- Knives
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Saucepan
- Stockpot
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Measuring cups
- Wooden Spoon
