ANNATTO RICE WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO

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Made with annato, called "poor man's saffron" because of its similar color, this rice dish is zesty and filling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 1/2 tablespoons annatto seeds
1 small red chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound vegetarian or organic chicken sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup diced tomato
4 small bay leaves, broken in half
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, heat the oil and annatto seeds over medium heat until sizzling. Lower the temperature and cook until the oil turns yellow, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove annatto seeds and discard.
  • Reheat the annatto oil over medium-high heat. Saute chile and garlic, stir, and cook for 30 seconds. Add sausage, tomato, and bay leaves; cook and stir until heated through.
  • Stir in cooked rice. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 g

Wasene Fixa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage and tomato sauce.


Esha Sahil
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill.


Jose Bautista
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it travels well.


ale prem
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Mohammad Laghmani
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alif sarker
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I added some chopped cilantro to the rice before serving. It added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Laxmi seengh seengh
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I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


Sumon Mahbub
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili pepper. The dish was still very flavorful.


Nathan crittenden
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This was my first time cooking with annatto and I'm so glad I tried it. It added a wonderful flavor to the rice.


Md Marup
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. Thanks for sharing!


Maryam Mhlongo
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


kwajja Mwamadi
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The rice was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.


Darryl Monroe
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Qazzafi Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of sausage and tomato dishes, but this one was surprisingly good. The annatto added a unique flavor that really brought the dish together.


android Channel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the annatto, which gave the rice a beautiful golden color and a slightly nutty flavor.


franca asobi
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This annatto rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sausage, tomato, and annatto blended perfectly, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.