Turmeric Rice

Method6 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Rinse the2cups dry basmati rice several times in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly and discard all rinsing water.

   Uses 2 cups dry basmati rice · cold water to rinse rice

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat2tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion (1 medium) and cook until soft and translucent. Add the garlic (1) and grated ginger (1 tsp) and stir about30seconds until fragrant.

   Uses 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil · 1 medium onion · 1 garlic clove · 1 tsp fresh ginger

3. 3

   Step 3: Stir the ground turmeric (1 tsp) and rinsed drained rice from step1 into the aromatic base from step2 until evenly coated.

   Uses 1 tsp ground turmeric · same entire2cup dry-rice batch · same entire fragrant base

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the2¼cups vegetable broth, or the same volume water instead, and½teaspoon kosher salt to the turmeric-coated rice. Bring to a boil.

   Uses same entire coated rice base · 2¼ cups vegetable broth OR same volume water · ½ tsp kosher salt

5. 5

   Step 5: As soon as the pot boils, gently stir in the optional1½cups total chopped herbs: cilantro,dill,parsley or one combination. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer12–15minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed. If the pot dries while grains are still firm, add only a small extra hot-water splash and continue covered until tender.

   Simmer rice · 15 minUses same complete rice and measured cooking liquid · 1½ cups total tightly packed fresh cilantro,dill,parsley OR a combination, optional · small extra splash hot water only if rice is still firm and pot is dry

6. 6

   Step 6: Remove the tender rice from the heat and leave covered for10minutes to steam. Uncover, fluff gently with a fork and serve six side portions.

   Steam rice · 10 minUses same entire tender rice pot