Java Rice (Vegan)

Ingredients

• 5 cups cooked white rice (brown is okay, but color won't be as intense)
• 2 tsp annatto powder
• 2-4 tbsp neutral flavored oil for frying (canola oil)
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder (optional, for color and extra nutrition)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• to taste salt
• ½ tsp MSG (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegan butter (optional)

Instructions

1. 11.Add 2 tbsp oil, annatto, turmeric (if using) and sauté until fragrant and bright orange in color.
2. 22.Add rice, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast (if using) and mix well until all the rice is evenly coated in the bright orange oil.
3. 33.All done! Our family enjoys this served with Filipino BBQ (or any strong flavored 'meats') and some atsara (pickled green papaya) or pickled red onions! Enjoy!