CHAMORRO RED RICE
You can't have a party on Guam without it! A crucial recipe for every Chamorro girl. My uncles used to tease me and say that you couldn't get married unless you learned to make it. Red rice made over the stove and not in an electric cooker always seems to work better for me. I hate the way the electric cooker sometimes burns...
Provided by Desiree Taimanglo-Ventura
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Soak achote in 2 cups of warm water for about 30 minutes.
- 2. Add salt to the achote and water, rubbing the achote seeds against each other until the water becomes a dark orangey red (the darker the better). Strain the liquid out into a little bowl. This stuff will stain your hands, clothes, and possibly your cooking materials.
- 3. In a small pot, boil the achote water and add in the rinsed calrose rice with two cups of water.
- 4. Add salt, oil, and onions.
- 5. Reduce the heat to medium-high for about five minutes (or until the liquid has evaporated). Pay attention! Don't let the achote burn on the bottom of the pan. People often burn their red rice because they aren't watching the heat. Be patient. :)
- 6. Cover and reduce the heat to low for about 15 to 20 minutes (or until the rice is fully cooked).
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Vandiyas Nafis
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the cleanup is minimal.
Hanh Thai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to save money on your grocery bill. The ingredients are all affordable and the dish is very filling.
Nworie Prosper
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Lauren Wright
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your family to eat healthy. The chicken is a good source of protein, and the vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Len Prevatt
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The chicken is a great addition, and the flavors are amazing.
Unlimited Favour
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rice, but this dish changed my mind. The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were incredible.
Manotosh Dhali
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken is a great source of protein, and the rice is a good source of carbohydrates.
OY Special
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked.
Nasima Aktar
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
George Mwendwa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The rice is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Michele Pursley
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of heat. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Kharel Narayan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked.
Safrin Mb
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and delicious.
Oishi Jahan
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.