4.2 from 42 votes
Java Rice
Java Rice is fried rice seasoned with turmeric and annatto powder is a great use for day-old rice! It's a colorful and flavorful side dish that pairs with grilled meat, chicken, or fish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice cold, cooked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 shallot peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- ½ red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon annatto powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- salt to taste
- black 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 shallots, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring regularly until softened.
- Add annatto powder and turmeric powder. Continue to cook, stirring regularly for about 30 seconds.
- 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.
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Notes
- Use day-old cooked rice. Leaving the rice in the refrigerator for at least a day helps rid of excess moisture and allows the grains to firm up and separate easier.
- If using freshly cooked rice, spread on a baking sheet, and refrigerate to completely cool.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
151mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
553IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 553IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.