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How To Make Yellow Rice in 20 Minutes

5 from 3 votes
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
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 116
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

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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