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Turmeric Rice

Fluffy turmeric-flavored rice made by toasting rice with garlic and turmeric, then simmering in chicken broth or water.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Lid
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 cupwhite ricerinsed
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2 tsptumeric
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1.5 cupschicken broth or water

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 1 cup white rice (rinsed), 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1 tsp salt. Stir continuously for 1 minute to lightly toast the rice and spices.
  • Pour in 1.5 cups chicken broth or water and increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low (a gentle simmer), cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook undisturbed for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and keep it covered for an additional 10 minutes to finish steaming.
  • Uncover, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and serve.

Notes

Notes
Storage:
T
ransfer leftover rice to an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or, transfer it to the freezer for up to 3 months!