Yellow Rice Recipe (Turmeric Rice)

5 from 2 votes

Yellow Rice Recipe (Turmeric Rice)

This yellow rice recipe is richly flavored with spices like turmeric, garlic, cumin, coriander and cilantro and is easy to make in 30 minutes. It's a vibrant, healthy side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $4

Equipment

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

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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

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Notes

Ingredient Substitution 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.

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.

Using a Rice Cooker

To make in a rice cooker, put all the ingredients (except 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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