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Arroz Amarillo with the Puerto Rican Trio

Weeknight

Arroz Amarillo with the Puerto Rican Trio

  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • BlendPuerto Rican Spice Bundle

Golden, fluffy yellow rice made with all three jars from the Puerto Rican Spice Bundle. The rice that goes next to everything.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 1/2 tsp Premium Ground Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Roasted Ground Achiote
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano Brujo
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • Pimento-stuffed olives (optional)
Puerto Rican Spice Bundle
Made with Puerto Rican Spice Bundle $24.99

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot (a caldero if you have one) over medium heat. Add the sofrito and cook 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the turmeric and achiote and cook 30 seconds, until the oil turns golden-red.
  3. Add the rice and stir to coat every grain. Add the broth, salt, Oregano Brujo and olives, and bring to a boil.
  4. Cook uncovered until most of the liquid is gone and you see small holes on the surface, about 8 minutes.
  5. Stir once, cover tightly, lower the heat and cook 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Why this works

Blooming turmeric and achiote in the oil gives every grain an even golden color, and Oregano Brujo simmers into the broth for that homemade flavor.

Pro tip

Don't lift the lid during the last 20 minutes. The steam does the work.