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simple turmeric rice

EASY TURMERIC RICE

Fluffy, vibrant and fragrant turmeric basmati rice cooked with chicken broth.
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Course Side Dish
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Equipment

  • Medium sauce pot with a tight seal, foil

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup diced sweet onions
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in sauce pot and sauté onions until translucent. Then stir in rice and toss for about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and continue to stir for another 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant.
  • Carefully add in chicken broth (Expect vigorous boiling and steam).
  • Then add in turmeric, black pepper and salt to taste. Stir, cover with foil to trap most of the steam before adding a tight lid.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and slowly simmer for 20 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed.
    Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add in chopped cilantro, fluff and serve.
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