Title: Guam Red Rice
Categories: Rice Hawaii
Yield: 6 Servings

4	sl	Bacon;cut into small pieces
1	md	Onion; chopped
2	c	Water; divided
2	tb	Achiote seeds
2	c	Rice; uncooked
1	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Peas; frozen

This is a Guam national dish that is rather mild.

Saute bacon and onion about 5 minutes, drain off fat and set aside. Add 1/2 cup water to achiote seeds to color the water, about 10 to 15 minutes. Strain the seeds from the water and pour the red water into a saucepan; discard the seeds. Add remaining water, rice, salt, bacon and onion. Bring to a boil, cover and turn heat down to a simmer; cook 20 to 25 minutes. When rice is almost cooked, stir in frozen peas. Serve warm.

Source: Peter Cruz Benavente, Oregonian Food Day Nov 1994

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