Achiote Rice For Eight

2 c.   white rice
1/2    white onion, chopped

2       cloves garlic, minced
1 T.   achiote paste

1/3 c. cooking oil
4 c.    chicken broth
salt or powdered bouillon, to taste
1 sprig cilantro
juice of 1/2 lime

Rinse rice and drain well.

Process the onion, garlic and achiote in some of the chicken broth (about a cup) in the blender.

Heat oil in a skillet and fry rice on medium heat until lightly brown.

Add the processed liquid and let it reach boiling point.

At this point add half of the broth .

Simmer covered until broth is consumed.

Add the other half of the hot broth, the lime juice, and season with salt or powdered bouillon.

Lower heat, cover, add cilantro,  and cook for about 15 more minutes.

When liquid is absorbed, it's ready to serve.