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How To Make Yellow Rice in 20 Minutes

Julia
This flavorful Yellow Rice is light, fluffy, and quick to make. Steamed in savory chicken broth and seasoned with garlic and turmeric, it's a fantastic side dish ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Middle Eastern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 116 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cups basmati rice, or your choice of long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock, or vegetable stock
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • A pinch of black pepper, or to taste
  • parsley for garnish, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon onion
    sauteing onion.
  • Stir in turmeric powder, then add rice, ensuring even coating and light toasting.
    ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 cups basmati rice
    sauteing onions and rice in skillet.
  • Pour in stock, season with salt and pepper, then mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
    1 ½ cups chicken stock, ¼ teaspoon salt, A pinch of black pepper
    adding broth to rice in water.
  • Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!
    parsley for garnish

NOTES

  • To Store. Leftover cooked rice can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • To Reheat. To reheat, sprinkle with water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium power for a few minutes. Alternatively, reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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