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Yellow Rice

Skip the boxed mixes and discover just how easy it is to make flavorful Homemade Yellow Rice from scratch! This simple recipe transforms fragrant basmati rice into a buttery, golden side dish using pantry staples, fresh garlic, onion, thyme, and the warm earthy flavor of turmeric.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, English
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice washed
  • 3 ½ cups hot water or low sodium chicken broth)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp all- purpose seasoning accent, garlic powder, onion powder
  • 2 tsp organic ground turmeric
  • Leaves from 4 sticks fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½ stick of butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. IN stock pot add olive oil ¼ stick of butter, add onion and garlic, saute for 3 minutes, add the wash rice, all the dry seasonings, thyme leaves, and butter, stir well until fully combined, add the remaining ¼ stick of butter, the hot water or stock, stir well to combine cover and cook for 25 minutes.

Notes

Skip the boxed mixes and discover just how easy it is to make flavorful Homemade Yellow Rice from scratch! This simple recipe transforms fragrant basmati rice into a buttery, golden side dish using pantry staples, fresh garlic, onion, thyme, and the warm earthy flavor of turmeric.
Perfect alongside chicken, seafood, beef, pork, or your favorite Caribbean-inspired meals, this fluffy yellow rice is packed with homemade flavor without relying on artificial colors or preservatives. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special family gathering, this recipe is an easy way to elevate any meal while keeping ingredients fresh and wholesome.
Once you make homemade yellow rice this way, you'll never want to go back to the boxed version!