Annatto Rice and Queso Fresco

How to make Annatto Rice and Queso Fresco Recipe

4 SERVINGS

Ingredients:
1 cup Long-grain rice
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Onion, 1/4 inch (.6 cm) dice
1 Garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup Carrot, 1/4 inch (.6 cm) dice
1/4 cup Celery, 1/4 inch (.6 cm) dice
1 tablespoon Annatto powder
1 1/2 cups Chicken stock
To taste Salt and black pepper
1 cup Queso fresco, grated
2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

Method:
Rinse the rice in cold water and drain.

Heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the rice and annatto powder and stir for 3 minutes, until the rice is well coated with the oil.

Add the stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Add the cheese and cilantro, and stir into the rice with a fork.