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a bowl of yellow rice.

How To Make Yellow Rice

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
This flavorful Yellow Rice is light, fluffy, and quick to make. Steamed in savory chicken broth and seasoned with garlic and turmeric, it's a fantastic side dish ready in just 20 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Middle Eastern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 116 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cups basmati rice, or your choice of long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock, or vegetable stock
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • A pinch of black pepper, or to taste
  • parsley for garnish, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon onion
  • Stir in turmeric powder, then add rice, ensuring even coating and light toasting.
    ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 cups basmati rice
  • Pour in stock, season with salt and pepper, then mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
    1 ½ cups chicken stock, ¼ teaspoon salt, A pinch of black pepper
  • Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!
    parsley for garnish

NOTES

  • To Store. Leftover cooked rice can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • To Reheat. To reheat, sprinkle with water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium power for a few minutes. Alternatively, reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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