Yellow Rice Recipe (Arroz Amarillo)
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Yellow Rice Recipe (Arroz Amarillo)
Description
Beginning by sautéing onions and garlic in butter softens them and infuses the rice with aroma before adding the rice to toast lightly. Turmeric lends the signature golden hue, while adobo seasoning and chicken base add a well-rounded savory depth. The rice cooks covered in a seasoned broth until fluffy, with vent holes signaling doneness.
Once cooked, allowing the rice to steam further off heat enhances texture. Chopped cilantro folded in adds brightness and balances the savory spices. This rice complements many Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
The recipe allows for variations such as mixing in sweet peas, shredded coconut, saffron, or golden raisins for added flavor and texture. Leftover rice keeps well refrigerated for several days and reheats well, with added water if dry.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice dried
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chicken base or bouillon or vegetable base
- 2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Set a 4-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the butter, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften. Then stir in the rice. Make sure the rice is well coated in butter.
- Add the chicken base, turmeric, adobo seasoning, and water. Stir well.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat a little and stir. Then cover and cook for 15-18 minutes, until the rice looks fluffy and there are vent holes in the top of the rice.
- Remove from heat and toss the rice. Then cover and let the rice steam another 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this yellow rice by adding sweet peas, shredded coconut, saffron, or golden raisins.
- Store cooled leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of water if the rice seems dry.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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