Yellow Rice
Vibrant, aromatic yellow rice seasoned with warm spices makes a cheerful and delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- •1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- •0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- •2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- •0.5 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- 2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted and foaming.
- 3
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic, ground turmeric, and ground cumin, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add the rinsed rice to the pan, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to lightly toast the grains and coat them in the spiced oil.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 7
Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer undisturbed for 18 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pan from the heat source and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
- 9
Fluff the yellow rice gently with a fork and fold in the freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth if you want a vegetarian version.
- Store leftover cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat with a splash of water.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a bay leaf to the simmering liquid for an extra layer of flavor.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished yellow rice is fluffy, brilliantly golden, and savory with a warm, comforting aroma of turmeric and toasted spices.