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Peruvian Rice

 

Peruvian Rice                                             serves 4


INGREDIENTS

1/2 bunch fresh cilantro

1 – 1.5 cups broth - * see notes

2 tsp avocado oil (or other oil)

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp Ají amarillo paste

1 cup Jasmine rice

1 carrot

1/2 cup frozen peas

sea salt and pepper - if necessary

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop onion and garlic and peel and dice carrot.

Add cilantro and broth to your blender and blend until the cilantro is completely liquified.

Preheat the Instant Pot or a small saucepan over medium heat and once hot add a drizzle of oil, then fry chopped onion and garlic in it until translucent. Then add ají and stir-fry for a few more seconds.

Add rice, cilantro water, and carrots to the onions and stir to combine.

Stove-top: bring to a boil and as soon as slightly bubbly, reduce heat to low and immediately cover. Set a timer for 15 minutes.

Instant Pot: put on the lid and seal. Set the pot to 3 minutes on high pressure, then wait for full natural pressure release.

Add frozen peas and use a spoon or fork to mix in and fluff the rice. Then serve immediately.

 

NOTES

* for the Instant Pot you need only 1 cup, for cooking on the stove in a small pot with a tight-fitting lid you’ll need 1.5 cups. If your broth is low sodium you might want to add some salt, rice absorbs a lot of salt.

 

 

What is Aji Amarillo Paste?

Aji Amarillo paste is chiefly composed of Aji Amarillo chiles, which are yellow peppers native of Peru. The chilies have a bright yellow color, though they tend to turn bright orange when matured. The chilies are picked and pureed along with other flavorful ingredients like onions and garlic cloves to make the paste. Salt may also be added to preserve the paste, and the mixture is mainly prepared with a neutral-tasting oil base. 

 


 

Another handy option for replacing Aji Amarillo paste in many recipes is Serrano pepper. Serrano shares a flavor profile that’s best related to jalapeno peppers, as well as its heat level. But its bright flavor works in Aji Amarillo paste recipes, as you’ll note a hint of fruitiness from the spice.

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