How to Make Yellow Rice
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How to Make Yellow Rice
Description
How to Make Yellow Rice uses simple pantry ingredients to create rice with a gentle yellow tint from turmeric and enhanced flavor from garlic and onion powder. The rice is first gently browned in butter, which adds a toasty nuance before simmering to tenderness. Cooking with chicken broth instead of water enriches the taste and body of the grains. The fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds a refreshing contrast to the mellow turmeric and spices.
The texture is fluffy and separate grains with a smooth buttery finish. It is a versatile side dish that pairs well with many main courses, particularly grilled or roasted proteins and Latin or Caribbean style meals. The seasoning balance leans mild and approachable, appealing to a wide range of palates.
Following the simmer time carefully ensures the rice is fully cooked but not mushy. Fluffing with a fork releases steam and helps keep the grains light. The inclusion of fresh herbs at the end brightens the dish and helps balance the earthiness of turmeric.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon garlic fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 2-3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and gently stir until rice begins to lightly brown.
- Add garlic, onion powder, and turmeric and stir until well mixed in.
- Slowly stir in chicken broth and raise heat to medium-high. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mix to a boil then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add cilantro, and fluff with a fork. Serves 4.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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