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Yellow Rice Recipe (Arroz Amarillo)
A classic Arroz Amarillo (yellow rice) recipe for fluffy and flavorful Spanish rice every time. Pair this vibrant side with your favorite Mexican, South American, and Caribbean dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
South American , Spanish , Mexican , Cuban , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 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 chopped cilantro
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.
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Notes
- Want to mix things up? Try making yellow rice with sweet peas, shredded coconut, saffron, or golden raisins.
- Want to mix things up? Try making yellow rice with sweet peas, shredded coconut, saffron, or golden raisins.
- This is an excellent recipe to make ahead. Store cooled leftovers in a sealed container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop; you might want to add a splash of water if the rice seems a bit dry.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% 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.