Basic Yellow Rice

Jasmine rice is cooked with chicken broth and spices in this basic yellow rice recipe that proves that simple can be truly delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 256 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 large shallots, chopped (Optional)
• 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
• 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in rice, garlic, salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and bay leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl.