Yellow Rice
Yellow rice is a popular food in many cultures. Arros Amarlo, a staple of Latin American kitchens, is spread in different ways throughout the region and appears in various legends from the past.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- 2 cups long grain rice (white basmati is my favorite)
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 ½ cups broth or water
- 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once heated, add the onions and carrots and simmer over low heat for about 4–5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and transparent.
- Add the ground turmeric mixture and stir.
- To coat, add the rice and toss.
- Add water or broth to the rice after it has been coated with the oil and spice mixture.
- After bringing the rice to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer it covered for about 20 minutes, following the directions on the box. While doing this, don't stir the rice. Allow it to function without interference.
- After the rice is finished, remove from the fire and add the peas. Cover the rice and steam the peas for about 8 minutes to preserve their beautiful color.
- Before serving, take off the cover and fluff the yellow rice.
- To taste, add salt. Cheers to your eating! Becky