Blog Post: Elevate Your Meal with Garlic Turmeric Rice 🍚✨
If you’re looking to add a flavorful and vibrant side dish to your meals, this Garlic Turmeric Rice is the perfect choice! With its golden hue and aromatic spices, this rice dish not only looks beautiful but also packs a punch of flavor. Whether you’re pairing it with roasted chicken, air fryer lamb chops, or air fryer chicken legs, this rice will complement any main course wonderfully.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee 🧈
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 🧅
- 4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌿
- 2 cups (370 g) basmati rice or any long-grain rice, rinsed and drained 🍚
- 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 🥣
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste 🧂
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋
- Fresh parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish 🌿
Instructions:
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a medium saucepan or pot, melt the butter or ghee over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. 🧅🧄
- Incorporate Turmeric and Rice: Stir in the turmeric powder, ensuring it’s well distributed throughout the onions and garlic. Add the rinsed and drained rice, stirring to combine. Let it cook for about a minute, allowing the rice to lightly toast. 🌿🍚
- Simmer with Stock: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, season with salt, and give it a good mix. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. 🥣🧂🔥
- Finish with Lemon and Herbs: Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and garnish with parsley or cilantro leaves. 🍋🌿
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Garlic Turmeric Rice is ready to be served! Pair it with your favorite protein and enjoy the burst of flavors. 🍽️😋
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 250 kcal per serving
This Garlic Turmeric Rice is a quick and easy way to bring a bit of sunshine to your plate. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress with its bright color and delicious taste. Give it a try and watch it become a new favorite in your kitchen!
Garlic Turmeric Rice 🍚✨
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 5 1x
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee 🧈
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 🧅
4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌿
2 cups (370 g) basmati rice or any long-grain rice, rinsed and drained 🍚
3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 🥣
½ teaspoon salt or to taste 🧂
1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋
Fresh parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish 🌿
Serving:
Roasted Chicken 🍗
Air Fryer Lamb Chops 🍖
Air Fryer Chicken Legs 🍗
Instructions
1️⃣ In a medium saucepan or pot, melt butter or ghee over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Then, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. 🧅🧄
2️⃣ Add turmeric powder and stir to combine. Mix in the rice and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute or until lightly toasted. 🌿🍚
3️⃣ Add the stock, salt and pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. 🥣🧂🔥
4️⃣ Remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. 🍚🍴
5️⃣ Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro leaves. 🍋🌿
6️⃣ Serve and enjoy! 🍽️😋
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 25min
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 Kcal