Golden Turmeric Rice Recipe
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4.9
Golden Turmeric Rice Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by toasting fresh grated ginger, turmeric powder, and a cinnamon stick in olive oil to release their aromas. Adding jasmine rice to this fragrant base allows the grains to absorb the spices' character. Cooking the rice covered in combined water and full-fat coconut milk yields a tender, slightly creamy grain with a golden hue from the turmeric.
The cinnamon stick and bay leaf provide layered warmth and subtle herbal notes during cooking but are removed before serving. Fluffing the rice prevents clumping and preserves its delicate texture. Garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro and black pepper adds brightness and a mild kick.
The dish complements a wide range of main courses and provides visual appeal on the plate with its vivid color and herbal accents. It is a flavorful alternative to plain rice without overwhelming other flavors on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 1 ½ teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup coconut milk full fat, unsweetened
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper for serving, freshly ground, chopped
- cilantro for serving, freshly ground, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan to which you have a lid. When shimmering, add the ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon stick. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice, water, coconut milk, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 12 minutes then turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 more minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Serve warm with a few grinds of black pepper and some chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¾ cup | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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