Arroz amarillo

Arroz amarillo or yellow rice is a dish made by combining cooked rice with chicken stock, onions, and spices such as saffron and turmeric, giving it its vibrant color. Although the dish has Spanish origins, it is internationally popular, especially throughout Latin America. Due to the fact that saffron was not available in the New World, people in Latin America used achiote as a substitute, giving the dish a similar golden hue. Arroz amarillo can be consumed on its own, but it is more often served on the side of various main dishes.