Arroz Amarillo - Flavored Yellow Jasmine Rice With Seasonings

Arroz Amarillo - Flavored Yellow Jasmine Rice With 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.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican, Spanish

Keyword Arroz Amarillo, yellow rice recipe

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 12

Total Time 14

Servings

Calories 310kcal

Author Parvathy

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.

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