Easy Turmeric Garlic Rice
Turmeric garlic rice is a quick and easy way to make plain rice more flavorful. Ready in about 20 minutes, this fluffy yellow rice is perfect for grain bowls, meal prep or as a simple side dish.
Servings 4
Calories 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white jasmine rice or white basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Add the rice to a mesh strainer and rinse well until the water runs clean. Once clean, add the rice to the pot.1 cup white jasmine rice
- Add the turmeric, garlic powder, salt, olive oil and water to the pot with the rice and stir well.1 teaspoon turmeric, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 cups water
- Turn the heat to high and cover the pot. Once the water is boiling, turn down to low and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, take the rice off the heat (covered) and let it sit for 3-5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Rinse the rice well before cooking. This removes excess starch and helps the rice cook up fluffy instead of clumping together.
- Use a large enough pot. The rice can bubble up as it cooks, so make sure there is enough room in the pot to prevent it from boiling over.
- Let the rice rest before fluffing. Once it's done cooking, remove it from the heat and let it sit covered for 3-5 minutes. If you have a glass-top stove, move the pot to a cool burner. This gives the rice time to absorb any remaining liquid before you fluff it with a fork.
- Brown jasmine or basmati rice needs more water and more time. Use about 1¾ cups water for every 1 cup brown jasmine or basmati rice. Once it comes to a boil, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months (I like to use Soupercubes to pre-portion out leftovers).
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g
