Red Rice Pilaf (vg, Gf) Recipe
Seasoned with achiote, poblano, onion, and garlic.
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Ingredients
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Grains
Vegetables
Spices
Liquids
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the onion and poblano pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and poblano pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Achiote
Stir in the achiote paste, mixing well with the sautéed vegetables to release its flavor.
- 5
Add Rice
Add the red rice to the skillet, stirring to coat the rice with the vegetable mixture.
- 6
Add Broth
Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
- 7
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.