Description
This flavorful Yellow Rice recipe is a vibrant and aromatic side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. Infused with turmeric and cumin, this easy-to-make dish is both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium pot, heat olive oil or butter. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, turmeric, and cumin; cook until fragrant.
- Cook Rice: Add rice to the pot, coating each grain with spices and oil. Pour in broth, add bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- You can add peas, diced carrots, or raisins for extra flavor and color.
- Adjust salt to taste based on the broth used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
