Confetti Wild Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 1 cup (225 ml) olive oil with 1/2 cup (125 ml) annatto seeds to almost a boil.
2. 2
   Simmer 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Strain oil and cool.
4. 4
   Refrigerate.
5. 5
   Use about 1 tsp (5 ml) to 2 tsp (10 ml) in rice dishes.
6. 6
   Saute onions and peppers till soft but not browned.
7. 7
   Stir in raw rice and cook a few minutes.
8. 8
   Add the stock and annatto oil and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Cover and simmer until rice is tender.
10. 10
    Let rest off the heat 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Fluff with fork.
12. 12
    Season to taste.
13. 13
    Stir in thawed green peas.