Yellow rice, made yellow with turmeric or saffron, is very popular in many countries. Spanish yellow rice is a staple dish for many Hispanic cooks. In Indonesia, people make yellow rice to celebrate birthdays or other special occasions, and the rice is traditionally molded with a cone before serving. Indian yellow rice is seasoned with fragrant spices. Read on for recipes for all three variations.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chopped shallots
- 2 teaspoons butter or oil
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Frozen peas and chopped cilantro, for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cups water
- 1 cups coconut milk
- 1 salaam or bay leaf
- 1 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup raisins
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:
Spanish Yellow Rice
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Sauté the shallot. Melt the butter or margarine in a large, deep skillet, then add the finely diced shallot and garlic and Sauté for approximately five minutes at medium heat. Continue cooking them until they start to brown. [1] X Research source -
Add the long grain rice, turmeric powder, and salt and stir well. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Add the stock and bring the contents of the skillet to boil.
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Simmer the rice. Reduce the heat to medium-low, or low enough so that the contents will simmer without boiling over, then cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the contents to simmer under the closed lid for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender. [3] X Research source
- Check the rice to determine if it is finished cooking. If you still see liquid, it needs more time.
- Take care not to scorch the rice. Keep the heat low so it won't burn.
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Finish the rice. Stir in the frozen peas and top it with cilantro. Serve alongside meat and vegetable dishes. [4] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 3:
Indonesian Yellow Rice
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Mix the turmeric with water. This helps to distribute it throughout the rice as before cooking. You can skip this step if you want to cook the dish as quickly as possible. [5] X Research source
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Add all the ingredients to a large pot. Place the rice, coconut milk, spices, lemongrass and leaves in the pot. Use a large spoon to stir the ingredients until they are mixed well. Cover the pot.
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Cook the rice. Place the pot on the stove over medium high heat. Bring the contents to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering until the rice has absorbed the water. [6] X Research source
- Check the rice while it's cooking to make sure it doesn't burn. If it looks like it's getting dried out, add a little water.
- You can also moisten the rice by adding extra coconut milk.
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Finish the rice. Remove it from heat and extract the lemongrass and leaves from the pot. Fluff the rice and spoon it onto a platter, or mold it into the classic cone shape. Serve immediately.Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 3:
Indian Yellow Rice
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Add all of the ingredients to a large pot. Place the rice, water, and spices together in a pot. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients together well. Cover the pot. [7] X Research source
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Cook the rice. Place the pot over medium high heat. Bring the contents to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking the rice until it has absorbed the water. [8] X Research source
- Check the rice to make sure it doesn't get too dry. Add more water if it looks like it's beginning to dry out.
- For extra flavor, you can add a little vegetable or chicken stock instead of water.
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Finish the rice. Remove it from heat and use a few forks to fluff it up. [9] X Research source Transfer it to a serving dish and serve with lamb, beef, chicken or a vegetarian dish.
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Tips
- Yellow rice is especially good served with meat dishes such as Rendang or Ayam Goreng, or with scrambled eggs.Thanks
- If you use brown rice, it will take longer to cook.Thanks
- An Indonesian cone mold is available at some Asian food stores.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/easy-spanish-yellow-rice-362868
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/yellow-rice-232707
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/easy-spanish-yellow-rice-362868
- ↑ https://learntocook.com/rice/how-to-make-yellow-rice/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/indonesian-yellow-rice-337271
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/indonesian-yellow-rice-337271
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5112/yellow-rice
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yellow-rice-3644782
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/yellow-rice
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To cook Spanish yellow rice, start by sauteeing some diced shallot and garlic in a pan until they start to brown. Then, add some long grain rice, turmeric powder, salt, and vegetable or chicken broth to the pan and bring everything to a boil. Finally, once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer everything for 15 minutes. To learn how to make Indonesian and Indian yellow rice, scroll down!
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