Java Rice Recipe
Java Rice is a great way to spruce up your plain white rice in less than 15 minutes! It is vibrantly colored and so flavorful.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: annatto powder, fried rice, garlic, paprika
Servings: 4
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Bebs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon margarine
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon annatto powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- 4 cups cooked rice day old and refrigerated
- Salt Salt to taste
- Green onions or chives for garnishing
- Fried garlic bits for garnishing
Mash the rice gently with hands to break apart lumps and loosen each grain. Set aside.
4 cups cooked rice
In a large pan or wok, heat oil and margarine over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until light brown.
1 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoon margarine, 3 cloves garlic
Add annatto powder and paprika powder and stir until oil turns deep orange.
1 teaspoon annatto powder, ½ teaspoon paprika powder
Add the cooked rice and stir until well coated. Season with salt as needed. Cook cook for another 2 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Salt Salt
Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with green onion and fried garlic bits. Enjoy with your favorite fried or grilled dish.
Green onions or chives, Fried garlic bits
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg