Arroz Amarillo

This wasn't as yellow as I expected, but it was quite delicious. We used saffron for this first variation, maybe using yellow food coloring will make it more yellow. 

Arroz Amarillo (or Yellow Rice)

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron or yellow food coloring
• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups chicken broth

Sauté onion, green pepper, tomatoes and garlic in olive oil. Stir in bay leaves, salt and saffron with rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until cooked through. Garnish with peas, pimiento and parsley. Serve with fish, chicken or meat.

with fish

with chicken

with pork (meat)

The yellow food coloring does make it more yellow!