Java Rice

Ingredients for Java Rice

• 4 cups cold cooked rice, hand-mashed to separate grains
• 2 tbsp annatto seeds
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt

How to cook Java Rice

1. 1.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; stir-fry annatto seeds for about 1 minute until the oil turns reddish orange.
2. 2.Discard the annatto seeds, leaving the colored oil in the wok.
3. 3.Add garlic and cook until lightly browned, then sauté shallots until soft.
4. 4.Add rice, salt, and pepper. Raise heat to high and stir-fry 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly colored and heated through.