Arroz Amarillo
Description
Arroz Amarillo - Authentic recipe from Cuba. Ready in 40 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Dice 1 bell pepper and sauté in 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot until soft. Optionally add onion and garlic (sofrito).
⏱️ approx. 8 min💡 Tip: Arroz amarillo (yellow rice) is a simple, aromatic side dish rice – turmeric (or achiote) gives it its characteristic yellow color. A classic of Latin American cuisine.
- 2
Add 200 g rice, season with 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt, and toast briefly until the rice is yellow and translucent.
⏱️ approx. 5 min💡 Tip: Toasting distributes the turmeric and adds flavor to the rice. Achiote (annatto) gives an even more intense yellow.
- 3
Pour in water (approximately 1:2 ratio), bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
⏱️ approx. 18 min💡 Tip: Let the rice rest after cooking and fluff it with a fork. Peas or corn make it more colorful.
📜 Origin & History
Arroz Amarillo is a traditional Cuban dish that is often colored with saffron or turmeric to give it its characteristic yellow color. It is a staple of Cuban cuisine and is frequently served as a side dish. The vegan variant of Arroz Amarillo shows how traditional recipes can be adapted to modern dietary practices while preserving cultural roots.
🌿 Regional variants
With peas
Cook peas along with the rice (arroz con gandules style).
With achiote
Use achiote instead of turmeric for a more intense yellow.
🍷 What goes with it?
As a side dish with meat, fish, beans, or braised dishes; with peas or corn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gives the rice its yellow color?
Turmeric or achiote (annatto) – both color the rice golden yellow and add a mild flavor.
What does yellow rice go with?
As a side dish for almost all Latin American and Caribbean dishes – meat, fish, beans.
How do you make it more colorful?
With peas, corn, bell pepper, or carrots.
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Ingredients
verified- Rice200 g
- Paprika1
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
