Red Rice

RED RICE

4 cups rice
1/2 large onion chopped
6 to 8 slices bacon that has been minced
1 small can peas or frozen peas (defrost before adding)
Achote powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter
Optional: switch water with chicken stock

1. Fry bacon, drain and place in separate bowl
2. Wash rice, add oil and achote powder. Mix well
3. Add water or Chicken stock (additional flavor)
4. Add onions, peas, and bacon to the mix
5. Salt and pepper to taste
6. Place in rice cooker
7. Once rice is cooked – Add 1 tablespoon butter, mix rice and let sit
8. Enjoy

I love the simplicity of the recipe, you do a little prep work and the rice cooker takes care of the rest.