Best 10 Caribbean Yellow Rice Recipes

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Calling all food enthusiasts and adventurous cooks! Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant and flavorful Caribbean islands? If the tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors of Caribbean cuisine have captured your heart, then let's embark on a delicious exploration of the iconic Caribbean yellow rice. This beloved dish, a staple in many Caribbean households, is a vibrant celebration of flavors, textures, and aromas. Get ready to experience a taste of paradise as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect Caribbean yellow rice, a dish that will transport your taste buds to a tropical haven.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARIBBEAN YELLOW RICE AND PINK BEANS



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This Caribbean recipe for yellow rice with pink beans can be made with cooked or canned beans of any kind and is perfectly complemented with sofrito.

Provided by Hector Rodriguez

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sofrito (homemade or purchased)
1 packet sazón with annatto
Salt to taste
1 (15.5-ounce) can pink beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups water (or chicken broth)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sofrito and lightly fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add the sazón, salt, beans, and rice. Stir to combine the ingredients and coat the rice with color.
  • Pour in the water (or chicken broth) and bring to a rolling boil. Allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes and then stir the rice mixture.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid that will not allow steam to escape. Do not lift the lid during the cooking time.
  • Cook on low for 30 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and put the lid back on. Let sit a few minutes before serving as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2009 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

YELLOW RICE



Yellow Rice image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cinnamon
3 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups long grain or basmati rice
2 tablespoons sliced scallions

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon over low heat until fragrant, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the water, salt, and butter and bring to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. Cover and reduce heat to a bare simmer. Cook, covered, without stirring until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, without stirring, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add scallions, and serve.

CUBAN-STYLE YELLOW RICE



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Yellow rice is a staple in the Caribbean because of its beautiful color and flavor. Being Cuban, our household often served yellow rice. It's traditional to garnish yellow rice with pimentos, but I don't like them so I don't. Serve yellow rice with Cuban-style roast pork, or add cooked chicken pieces while cooking the rice to make Arroz con Pollo.

Provided by Mombabe

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups long grain rice
8 cups water
1 small onion, minced
2 teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon annatto powder
⅛ teaspoon paprika
black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Shake sieve to remove excess water from rice.
  • Place rice in a large saucepan with a tightly fitting lid and add water. Stir in the onion, salt, annatto powder, paprika, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer. After cooking for 10 minutes, gently stir the peas into the rice. Cook until all the water is evaporated and the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Serve garnished with pimento slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CARIBBEAN YELLOW RICE



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From Epicurious...Sofrito, a sautéed vegetable mixture that typically contains garlic, onion, and bell pepper, is used as a seasoning in much of Latin America and the Caribbean. Here, it flavors yellow rice. The color comes from annatto seeds-which have an astringent, slightly peppery flavor-heated in oil until bright red-orange.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     White Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon annatto seeds (see cooks' note, below)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 3/4 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat annatto seeds and oil in a very small saucepan over low heat, swirling pan frequently, until oil turns bright red-orange and begins to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, discarding seeds.
  • Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro in 1 1/2 tablespoons annatto oil in a 2-to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until most of grains are opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Stir rice again, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
  • Cooks' notes:
  • You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon saffron for the annatto. Use only 1 1/2 tablespoon oil and crumble saffron into oil just before using it.
  • Leftover annatto oil keeps, refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 592.9, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.2

CARIBBEAN YELLOW RICE



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This is a wonderful Latin Kitchen recipe. It looks like there are a lot of ingredients and directions but it's easy, easy, easy!! You can serve this on a platter with slices of fresh tomato and avocado on top. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon puerto rican seasoning salt (1 envelope, called Sazon, the one with cilantro and achiote)
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
3 cups long grain rice
6 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. When it comes to a boil, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat, until a piece of onion sizzles when added. Add garlic, peppers and onions to oil. Stir veggies; turn heat down to medium when onions start to brown around the edges. Add tomatoes, stirring until heated through.
  • Add all seasonings and continue to stir over medium heat until veggies are evenly coated. While cooking the vegetables, rinse the rice 3 times, until the water runs clear. Add rinsed rice to veggies, stirring for approximately 1 minute, coating rice with the seasoned veggie mix.
  • Pour in hot water and stir well, making sure to scrape any rice off the bottom and sides of the pot.
  • Let rice come to a boil and partly dry out. Watch for when holes or pockets appear on rice, lower heat to lowest setting and then cover with lid. Keep covered for 25 minutes - do NOT remove lid.
  • Uncover, stir rice and serve.

YELLOW RICE



Yellow Rice image

Yellow Rice

Provided by Sherrie

Categories     All Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Annatto Oil
2 Turkish bay leaves
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1-2/3 cup long grain white rice
3 cups water (or stock)
chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the Annatto Oil. Cook, stirring often, until the onion and garlic have softened stirring, for about 5 minutes. Now add the rice and cook about 2 minutes, until most of the rice is coated with the oil and looks opaque.
  • Add the salt, and the water or stock, then bring to a boil. Give the rice a stir, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. When the 20 minutes is up, taste the rice - if it's done, remove the pan from the heat, and let it stand (still covered) for a few more minutes. If using chopped cilantro, add it now, then fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

BRAZILIAN YELLOW RICE



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This dish is a staple that was brought to Brazil in the 1500s by Portuguese colonizers. Saffron was originally used to season and color the rice, but turmeric became more popular due to its greater abundance and lower price. This version is based on a college friend's recipe. Her family in Brazil usually served it alongside black beans stewed with similar ingredients to compliment the flavor and make a complete meal. For special occasions, they added chicken, peppers and peas, transforming the rice into a popular dish called galinhada.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and the spices are toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir until the grains are completely incorporated into the onion mixture. Add the broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes more; the rice will continue to steam. Uncover the pot. All the broth should be absorbed and the onions will be on top. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE



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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Provided by JenniH76

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

YELLOW RICE (ARROZ AMARILLO)



Yellow Rice (Arroz Amarillo) image

Sofrito, a sautéed vegetable mixture that typically contains garlic, onion, and bell pepper, is used as a seasoning in much of Latin America and the Caribbean. Here, it flavors yellow rice. The color comes from annatto seeds-which have an astringent, slightly peppery flavor-heated in oil until bright red-orange.

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Bell Pepper     Vegan     Cilantro     Seed     Simmer     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon annatto seeds (see cooks' note, below)
1/4 cup mild olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 3/4 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat annatto seeds and oil in a very small saucepan over low heat, swirling pan frequently, until oil turns bright red-orange and begins to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, discarding seeds.
  • Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro in 1 1/2 tablespoons annatto oil in a 2-to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until most of grains are opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Stir rice again, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

CARIBBEAN RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Caribbean Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pork shoulder, chorizo, sour orange, garlic, fresh cilantro, red onion, red pepper, rice, black beans, black pepper, salt, water, coconut milk

Provided by Cesar Navarrete

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ lb pork shoulder, diced
7 oz chorizo, sliced
1 sour orange, juiced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup red pepper, chopped
2 cups rice, pre-cooked
1 ½ cups black beans, boiled
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups water, used to boiled beans
1 can coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a large pan, cook the pork, chorizo, and orange juice. Remove from the pan, leaving the grease behind.
  • Take the remaining grease and mix it with garlic, cilantro, onion, and pepper and have it cook for 5 minutes at medium heat.
  • Add the pork and chorizo to the mixture, then add the rice and beans.
  • Add the salt and pepper to the mix and the water from the beans. Let it cook for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked, adding water if needed.
  • Add the can of coconut milk and stir everything for 5 more minutes.
  • Serve and eat up!!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, works best for this recipe. It cooks evenly and has a light, fluffy texture.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: This will remove any starch from the rice, which can make it sticky.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Try using chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even coconut milk.
  • Add some aromatics to the rice: Aromatics, such as onions, garlic, and ginger, will add a lot of flavor to the rice. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, turmeric, and paprika.
  • Cook the rice over low heat: This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  • Let the rice rest before serving: Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors.

Conclusion:

Caribbean yellow rice is a delicious and flavorful side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add some color and flavor to your next meal. With its vibrant yellow color and delicious flavor, Caribbean yellow rice is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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