Java Rice

Java Rice is a vibrant, flavorful side dish featuring fluffy rice infused with shallots, garlic, and spices. It's simple to make and pairs beautifully with any meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

4 cups cold cooked rice
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil
2 shallots peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic peeled and grated or minced
½ tsp annatto powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, break rice to separate grains.
In a wok or wide, heavy bottomed skillet over high heat, combine butter and oil. Heat until butter is melted. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, until limp. Add annatto powder and turmeric powder. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about a minute.
Add rice and gently toss to fully coat. Spread the rice on entire cooking surface of pan for about 45 seconds or until grains start to sizzle and then toss again to redistribute.
Add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook, tossing gently, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until rice grains are heated through and evenly colored. Serve hot.

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted: Kusina Master Recipes

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