Creole Rice

In the Caribbean, Creole rice usually means white basmati rice cooked with salt. It can also be a red-colored rice flavored with spices and a bit of peanut butter, as in this recipe. If your peanut butter is very thick, heat it in the microwave before adding it to the dish so it will mix in better. You can use dried Louisiana-style Creole seasoning in this recipe, as it is quite similar to the type used in the French West Indies. Sautéing the annatto seeds in the oil is an optional step, bu