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Arroz Amarillo – Flavored Yellow Rice With Jasmine Rice & Seasonings

Published: Feb 10, 2022 Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Recipe Garden This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

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Spanish or Mexican style yellow rice using jasmine rice and yellow rice seasoning, more popularly known as Arroz Amarillo makes a delicious rice side dish or main dish for lunch or dinner!

arroz amarillo yellow rice
arroz amarillo yellow rice
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1 Arroz Amarillo – Yellow Rice
2 How to make arroz amarillo or yellow rice?
3 ingredients to make yellow jasmine rice
4 Step by step instructions
5 How long does arroz amarillo/yellow rice lasts?
6 Arroz Amarillo – Flavored Yellow Rice With Jasmine Rice & Seasonings
6.1 Ingredients
6.1.1 Optional ingredient:
6.2 Instructions
6.3 Nutrition

Arroz Amarillo – Yellow Rice

Yellow rice is popular in many cuisines including Indian, Mexican and Spanish cuisines with little or slight variations in preparations.

arroz amarillo yellow rice

In Indian cuisine, yellow rice is often prepared using basmati rice & spices like turmeric, saffron etc.

In Mexican/Spanish cuisines, yellow rice is often prepared using meat based broth like chicken broth, but in this recipe I am using vegetable broth to make easy, meatless vegetarian yellow rice which also tastes great!

arroz amarillo yellow rice

However, you may use any broth of your choice as you like to suit your diet.

Adding chopped bell peppers like red bell peppers and also adding fresh tomatoes is common in Spanish & Mexican style yellow rice preparation, which you can add too if you wish.

In this simple vegetarian yellow rice, we just prepare simple, plain but flavorful yellow rice to which you may add sauteed red bell peppers or tomatoes if you wish.

arroz amarillo yellow rice

I also have this Indian yellow rice on stove top using basmati rice and also instant pot yellow rice, both are very simple, easy ways to make colorful, plain yellow rice for a quick side dish.

You can also find here more simple and easy rice recipes like seasoned rice, brown basmati rice, white basmati rice in instant pot, instant pot vegetable rice pilaf, butter rice, ghee rice, coconut milk rice, instant pot jasmine rice pilaf etc which makes nice side dishes!

So here is how you can make easy arroz amarillo or yellow rice using long grain jasmine rice!

How to make arroz amarillo or yellow rice?

arroz amarillo yellow rice

To make easy, delicious Spanish, Mexican style arroz amarillo or yellow rice, we use the following ingredients.

ingredients to make yellow jasmine rice

white jasmine rice 2 cups

vegetable broth or water 3 cups

salt adjust to taste

turmeric powder ½ teaspoon

paprika ½ teaspoon (mild)

garlic 2 cloves finely minced (or one teaspoon garlic powder)

onion powder 1 teaspoon

butter 4 tablespoons

minced onions 1 tablespoon

Optional ingredient:

red bell pepper 1 (seeds removed and diced)

Step by step instructions

Add one tablespoon of butter to a pan or pot and as the butter melts, add the rice and minced onions, lightly fry for about a minute in low heat.

Add the garlic, turmeric, paprika and onion powder, mix well and stir fry for another few seconds.

If you are adding the red bell pepper (seeds removed and diced), add it also now and saute a bit.

Add the salt and vegetable broth (or water), mix everything well, also add the remaining butter on top and bring the mixture to a boil.

(It is important that the rice is barely immersed in liquid, if it is not then you can add a little more water like about ¼ cup so the rice will be cooked without a problem)

Once the mixture begins to boil, cover the pan with lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 12 minutes until the rice is cooked completely.

Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and gently fluff the rice using a fork.

Allow the rice to cool down slightly and you may fluff the rice in regular intervals a few times so the rice won’t be sticky.

arroz amarillo yellow rice

Serve with any side dishes, yogurt etc as you like.

How long does arroz amarillo/yellow rice lasts?

arroz amarillo yellow rice

Though, the best way to serve yellow rice is to serve it the same day it’s made, preferrably while the rice is still warm, you can also transfer the rice to air tight containers and store in refrigerator for another couple of days.

Below you can get the recipe for vegetarian arroz amarillo or yellow rice in detail.

arroz amarillo yellow rice

Arroz Amarillo – Flavored Yellow Rice With Jasmine Rice & Seasonings

Yellow rice, popularly known as arroz amarillo is prepared using long grain rice like jasmine rice which is seasoned & flavored using spices for a simple, delicious rice side dish. This is a meatless vegetarian yellow rice recipe using vegetable broth, but you may use any broth or water as you prefer.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Keyword: Arroz Amarillo, yellow rice recipe
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Recipe Garden

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white jasmine rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika mild
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced, or one teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced onions

Optional ingredient:

  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and diced

Instructions

  • Add one tablespoon of butter to a pan or pot and as the butter melts, add the rice and minced onions, lightly fry for about a minute in low heat.
  • Add the garlic, turmeric, paprika and onion powder, mix well and stir fry for another few seconds.
    If you are adding the red bell pepper (seeds removed and diced), add it also now and saute a bit.
  • Add the salt and vegetable broth (or water), mix everything well, also add the remaining butter on top and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • (It is important that the rice is barely immersed in liquid, if it is not then you can add a little more water like about ¼ cup so the rice will be cooked without a problem)
  • Once the mixture begins to boil, cover the pan with lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 12 minutes until the rice is cooked completely.
  • Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and gently fluff the rice using a fork.
  • Allow the rice to cool down slightly and you may fluff the rice in regular intervals a few times so the rice won’t be sticky.
  • Serve with any side dishes, yogurt etc as you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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