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Prepare the seafood as needed. Clean the baby octopus as explained in the video linked provided above.
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Chop the onion. Crush and chop the garlic. Cut the tomato into two-inch squares.
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On a medium to large sauce pan, add the oil and allow to heat on medium high.
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Add the onions and garlic and stir quickly for one minute.
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Add the seafood and the salt and stir for one minute. If you are using "season all", add it at this point.
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Add the water and bring to a boil while covered.
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Add the rice, the bija (ground annatto seeds) and the tomatoes.
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While cooking on medium fire, keep pot uncovered until all the water disappears, stirring every couple of minutes.
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Cover the rice and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
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Stir and serve.
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Enjoy!