Description
This soft & fluffy turmeric rice is so easy to make yet loaded with heavenly aromas in every bite. Fragranced with garlic, butter, and onion, this one-pot middle eastern rice comes together in less than 20 minutes on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Sauté: Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Spice: Add turmeric powder and stir to combine.
- Toast: Mix in the rice until the grains are evenly coated and lightly toasted.
- Boil: Add stock, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Rest: Remove from heat and set aside for about 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
Notes
Cooked rice is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat until steaming hot; avoid reheating more than once.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
Keywords: turmeric rice, garlic rice, yellow rice, middle eastern rice, one-pot rice, side dish