United States Flag

United States

Cuban-Style Yellow Rice

Rice is a Cuban staple and is most often served steamed and paired with black beans. Yellow rice traces to Spanish origins, when rice was flavored with saffron. Due to the high cost of saffron, Cuban yellow rice is flavored with annatto powder, a derivative of the seeds from the tropical achiote tree. When used in large quantities, annatto powder has a peppery flavor, but in small amounts, the flavor isn’t noticed and is primarily used to add color. Cuban-style yellow rice is a side dish to many entrees.

Recipe Servings: 8

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse rice under cold water through a sieve until water runs clear. Shake to remove excess water.
  2. Place rice into large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add water.
  3. Stir in onion, salt, annatto powder, paprika, and pepper.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low and simmer, covering pan with lid.
  5. Cook 10 minutes and then stir in peas.
  6. Cook until all water is evaporated, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve garnished with pimiento slices.

Subscribe Now!

View Options

Sign In

Please enter your email address and password.

Forgot Password?

Forgot Password

Please enter your email address to reset your password.