Hey Andrew! If you try this next time, always cook all the water off (per step 4 in the recipe card). If the suggested 5 minutes is not long enough, let it cook a bit longer next time until all that liquid evaporates to steam, and this should alleviate the issue. The water is simply added to evenly distribute the spices, just like the taco packets you buy at the store.😉👌🏻 And always feel free to make it your own with more spice.🌶️🙌🏻