Achiote Rice (4 ww pts)

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• Serves 6 (1/2 cup serving)
• 1 cup very coarsely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons light butter ( orig. recipe uses chicken fat )
• 2 teaspoons achiote (annatto) paste
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup short-grain white rice (or another rice of your choosing)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the onion in the butter(chicken fat) in a saucepan over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix the achiote paste well with the water to dissolve, then add to the onion, along with the rice and salt, and stir well. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and cook gently for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.