Yellow Rice (Turmeric Rice)
Posted May 24, 2024
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This yellow rice recipe is richly flavored with spices like turmeric, garlic, cumin, coriander and cilantro. Turmeric rice is easy to make in 30 minutes. It’s a vibrant, healthy side dish!
I keep this yellow rice recipe in my back pocket for whenever I need a hearty side dish that is quick and easy to make.
Seriously, this turmeric rice really is as easy as cooking rice – you can even just toss the ingredients in a rice cooker and let the magic happen.
But let’s not confuse easy with boring – because this turmeric rice is anything but boring! It’s an exciting combination of flavors and colors that will keep you coming back for more. Serve it alongside your favorite main dishes like chicken kebabs, Greek meatballs, etc.
Yellow Rice: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Basmati rice. Or use long grain white rice. You can use brown rice, but it takes longer to cook (45-50 minutes ) and has a slightly nuttier taste.
- Garlic powder/onion powder. If desired, you can cook ½ cup finely onion and 1 tablespoon minced garlic in the saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the broth, bring to a boil and proceed with the recipe – instead of using powders.
- Chicken broth. water works in place of chicken broth.
How to Make Yellow Rice
Let’s walk through this recipe together, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by combining the rice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl, then set it aside.
Next, bring the chicken broth (or water) to a boil in a 5-quart saucepan.
Once boiling, add the rice mixture, cover and return to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer (covered) until the rice is cooked (about 20 minutes)
After the rice is cooked, turn off the heat.
Then, stir in the cilantro.
Next, cover the pan and let it rest on the warm burner for 5-10 minutes. After 10 minutes, fluff the turmeric rice with a fork and serve warm
Serve
Serve the turmeric rice warm with your favorite recipes. Here are some suggestions:
- Chicken kebabs or grilled Greek chicken
- Greek Meatballs
- Hummus chicken
- Homemade falafel
- Or serve with your favorite sides like hummus, mediterranean chickpea salad, tabbouleh, pita bread, homemade naan, etc.
Store/Freeze
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Yellow Rice Recipe FAQS
Yes, you can easily double or triple this recipe.
It has anti-inflammatory properties and aids in digestion.
Yes, just put all the ingredients (except for the cilantro) in the container of a rice cooker and let it cook. Then, stir the cilantro into the cooked rice and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Yellow Rice Recipe (Turmeric Rice)
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati or long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine rice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, sea salt and pepper, set aside.
- Bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil in a 5-quart saucepan.
- Once boiling, add the rice mixture, cover and return to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer (covered) until the rice is cooked (about 20 minutes)
- After the rice is cooked, turn off the heat. Then, stir in the cilantro. Cover the pan and let it rest on the warm burner for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm
Video
Notes
- Basmati rice. Or use long grain white rice. You can use brown rice, but it takes longer to cook (45-50 minutes ) and has a slightly nuttier taste.
- Garlic powder/onion powder. If desired, you can cook ½ cup finely onion and 1 tablespoon minced garlic in the saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the broth, bring to a boil and proceed with the recipe – instead of using powders.
- Chicken broth. water works in place of chicken broth.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this for dinner tonight, turned out very good. This was a side dish to our scallop main course.
Thank you, Laura!
Sounds like an absolutely delicious dinner, Glenn! Thank you!