Best Basic Yellow Rice Recipes

BASIC YELLOW RICE

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Simple and delicious basic yellow rice.

Provided by EthioCook

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large shallots, chopped
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Heat butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in rice, garlic, salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and bay leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BASIC YELLOW RICE

Basic Yellow Rice image

Yellow Rice is a staple side dish for many Latin families, particularly in Cuba. Many different variations can be found which might differ in the herbs and vegetables used to flavor the rice. Some recipes use turmeric and some use saffron to achieve the golden yellow tint in the rice, which is a hint of the Spanish influence in...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup long-grain white rice (or basmati rice)
2 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 cup frozen peas (optional)

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, and gently stir until rice beings to brown lightly.
2. Add garlic, onion, and turmeric, and stir until well combined.
3. Slowly stir in the chicken broth and peas (if using). Increase heat to medium-high, and season with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a brisk boil, reduce heat to very low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice absorbs all the liquid.
4. Remove pan from heat, stir in the cilantro. Fluff rice with a fork, and serve immediately while still hot.