Easy Steamed Turmeric Rice
Yield: 3 to 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 1 1/4 cups white or brown basmati rice, thoroughly rinsed Add to list
- 2 3/8 cups water Add to list
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Add to list
- 2 to 3 dried hot peppers Add to list
- 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves Add to list
- 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Add to list
- 1/3 cup finely sliced tops of green onions, or freshly minced chives Add to list
Preparation
Soak rinsed rice in water for 30 minutes. Add all but scallions and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 10 to 15 minutes for refined white basmati, and 20 to 25 for whole brown basmati). Transfer to an attractive serving dish; garnish with minced onion or chives.
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Source: PCC Natural Markets Taste of Nations 1999 Cookbook
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Not a fan of the whole spices
Good recipe, although, biting in to the occasional whole clove or perppercorn was not particularly pleasent. Perhaps try using ground spices instead?
February 18, 2013 at 07:29 AM — annicalila