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Turmeric Rice

Coconut Turmeric Rice

Elevate your plate with this vibrant and tasty side of Turmeric Rice, also called Yellow Rice. Simmered in coconut milk and earthy aromatics, this is the perfect way to spice up your rice game.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 stalks escallion chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a medium pan. Saute onion and garlic for 1 minute.
  2. Add turmeric powder to the sauteed onion, then stir in coconut milk. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Wash rice and add to the pan. Stir and add water until it is halfway above the rice.
  4. Stir in escallion and salt to taste.
  5. Allow the rice to cook for 5-7 minutes. Once the water has evaporated from the top of the rice, cover it with a pot cover, then allow it to steam for 5 minutes.
  6. Rice should be soft and split. Remove it from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and cover it again. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve as desired.

Notes

Notes For Making Turmeric Rice 

 
  • Adding chopped carrots can add color and flavor to your rice dish. 
  • You can also add thyme leaves, pumpkin chunks, and green peas for more color. 
  • You may substitute water for vegetable broth.