Turmeric Rice Recipe
This tasty Turmeric Rice is not only light and fluffy but also incredibly easy to prepare. Infused with the rich flavor of savory chicken broth and enhanced with the aromatic blend of garlic and turmeric, it serves as a fabulous side dish that's ready in a mere 20 minutes!
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
- Rinse the rice before cooking to remove debris and starch.1 cups basmati rice
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves
- Add turmeric powder, then coat rice evenly and lightly toast.½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Pour in stock, season with salt and pepper, mix well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.¼ teaspoon salt, A pinch of black pepper
- Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!parsley for garnish
Notes
- To Store. Place leftover cooked rice in an airtight container and refrigerate to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- To Reheat. Sprinkle rice with water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium power for a few minutes. Alternatively, warm in a saucepan on the stovetop. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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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