Whole Spice has all the herbs and spices you need to start making delicious soups and warming rice dishes this fall! One of the best spices you can start using is turmeric! Try this Whole Spice recipe for simple yellow rice to incorporate the amazing health benefits of turmeric into your diet! Whole Spice sells organic turmeric powder in bulk and in jars. Feel free to bring in your own container and they’ll fill it up directly! Also, Whole Spice will be offering a 20% discount to locals and OxNotes readers the last three days of the month, September 28-30! Happy Cooking!
Simple Yellow Rice
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 Cup Basmati Rice
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/3 tsp. sea salt
Pinch black ground pepper
1 1/2 Cups water
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil, then add turmeric powder and saute for 20 seconds over low heat until fragrant. Add rice, salt and pepper and mix gently until rice has changed color to yellow (a few seconds). Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook, covered, without stirring until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered without stirring for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. The following may be added: corn, peas, raisins,or chopped roasted almonds. Enjoy!!