Aji-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Golden Herbed Quinoa

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef Short Ribs Bone-In, cut into 4 x 2 x 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 large unripe papaya
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• Coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Quinoa:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Annatto Oil, recipe follows (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley