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How to Make Yellow Rice
This yellow rice recipe combines long-grain white rice with turmeric and chicken broth to impart a golden color and subtle savory flavor. Butter and garlic are cooked with the rice to give a lightly toasted aroma. The rice simmers covered until tender and fluffy, then is finished with fresh cilantro for a bright, herbal note. This dish offers a mildly spiced but vibrant side perfect for accompanying various meats or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% 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.