Yellow rice, made yellow with turmeric or saffron (a natural dye made from the saffron flower), is very popular in many countries. Spanish yellow rice is a staple in many Hispanic (Spanish) meals. In Indonesia, people often make yellow rice to celebrate birthdays or other special occasions, and the rice is traditionally shaped into a cone before serving. Indian yellow rice seasoned with fragrant spices. Read on to find out the three variations of the yellow rice recipe.
Ingredients
Spanish Yellow Rice
- 2 teaspoons chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons butter or oil
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Frozen peas and sliced celery for garnish
Indonesian Yellow Rice
- 1 1/2 cups basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 kaffir lime leaf
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Indian Yellow Rice
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups of water
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 6 cardamoms
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup raisins
Step
Method 1 of 3: Spanish Yellow Rice
Step 1. Saute the onion
Melt the butter or margarine in a large concave skillet with a lid, then add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for about five minutes over medium heat. Continue sauteing until the onions start to brown.
Step 2. Add the long-grain rice, turmeric powder and salt
Stir well.
Step 3. Add stock and bring to a boil
Step 4. Bring the rice to a boil
Reduce the heat to medium low, or low enough so that the contents of the pan will cook without boiling, then cover the pan. Let the rice cook in the covered pan for 15 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed by the rice and the rice becomes soft.
- Check the rice to determine if it is finished cooking. If there is still water, it means it still needs more time.
- Be careful not to burn the yellow rice. Keep the heat low so as not to scorch the rice.
Step 5. Finish
Mix frozen peas with yellow rice and garnish with celery leaves. Serve with meat and vegetables.
Method 2 of 3: Indonesian Yellow Rice
Step 1. Mix turmeric with water
This will help spread it all over the rice before cooking. You can skip this step if you want to cook the dish as quickly as possible.
Step 2. Put all the ingredients in a large saucepan
Put the rice, coconut milk, spices, lemongrass and bay leaf in a saucepan. Use a large spoon to stir the mixture until well combined. Pot lid.
Step 3. Cook the rice
Place the pot on the stove over medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to continue cooking over low heat. Continue cooking until the rice absorbs the water.
- Check the rice as it cooks to make sure it doesn't burn. If it seems that the rice is starting to dry out, add a little water.
- You can also moisten the rice by adding extra coconut milk.
Step 4. Done
Remove the pot from the stove, and remove the lemongrass and bay leaf from the pot. Stir in the finished yellow rice and place onto a plate, or mold it into a cone shape. Serve immediately.
Method 3 of 3: Indian Yellow Rice
Step 1. Add all ingredients to a large saucepan
Place the rice, water, and spices together in a saucepan. Use a spoon to stir the mixture well. Pot lid.
Step 2. Cook the rice
Place the pot on the stove over medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to continue cooking over low heat. Continue to cook the rice until all the water is absorbed.
- Check the rice to make sure it is not too dry. Add water if the rice seems to be starting to dry out.
- For a stronger taste, you can add a little vegetable or chicken stock instead of water.
Step 3. Finish
Remove the pot from the stove and stir in the cooked yellow rice using a rice spoon or fork. Transfer to a serving plate and serve with lamb, beef, chicken or vegetables.
Step 4. Done
Tips
- If you use brown rice, it will take even more time to cook.
- Yellow rice is perfect served with meat dishes such as Rendang or Fried Chicken, or with scrambled eggs.
- You can buy Indonesian-style cone molds at the market or at some Asian food stores if you are abroad.
