Basic Yellow Rice

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 7
Yield: 7 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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