Side Dish

Golden Turmeric Rice

Name: Golden Turmeric Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle_eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 cup basmati rice rinsed until water runs clear; 3 cup vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tsp turmeric ground; 0.5 tsp cumin ground; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This vibrant and aromatic turmeric rice is a simple yet flavorful side dish. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it a versatile accompaniment to various meals. The rice is infused with warm spices and cooked to fluffy perfection.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 384 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

1.5 cupbasmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear
3 cupvegetable broth
1 tbspolive oil
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tspturmeric, ground
0.5 tspcumin, ground
0.75 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

fine-mesh sieve · lid · measuring cups · fork · knife · cutting board · measuring spoons · medium saucepan

The method

Step by step

1
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear; drain well.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing removes excess starch, which helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
4
Stir in the garlic, turmeric, and cumin; cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it evenly with the spices and onion.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Toasting the rice slightly can enhance its flavor.
6
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
7
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
About 17 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during simmering to maintain steam.
8
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the rice to finish absorbing moisture and become fluffy.
9
Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
About 1 min
10
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 383.6kcal
Protein: 7.4g
Carbs: 75.8g
Fat: 4.4g
Fibre: 1.1g
Sugar: 1.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover turmeric rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.