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30-Minute Mediterranean Rice (Yellow Basmati Rice)

This 30-minute Mediterranean yellow rice is the perfect accompaniment to any main dish. Perfectly fluffy, it's quick and easy to make!

Original recipe: hungrypaprikas.com

Yield:
6 servings
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
30 min
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30-Minute Mediterranean Rice (Yellow Basmati Rice)

Ingredients

  1. 3 cups long grain basmati rice
  2. 4 1/2 cups chicken broth (substitute water)
  3. 1/4 cup olive oil ((or 4 tablespoons))
  4. 1 onion (finely diced)
  5. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  6. 1 teaspoon turmeric
  7. 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  8. 5 whole cloves
  9. 5 whole green cardamom
  10. 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat up the 1/4 cup olive oil before adding in the finely diced 1 onion.
  2. Sauté until the onions have softened.
  3. Add the 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, 5 whole green cardamom and 2 cinnamon sticks and continue to stir for a few more minutes.
  4. Add in the <wprm-ingredient uid="4" removed="0"><wprm-ingredient uid="4" removed="0">1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the 1 teaspoon turmeric and continue sautéing for another minute.
  5. Wash and rinse the 3 cups long grain basmati rice before adding it into the pot.
  6. Stir gently for a few minutes, being careful not to break up the rice grains. Add the 4 1/2 cups chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil.
  7. Once the surface of the rice is bubbling (which should take 3-5 minutes), cover with a tight fitting lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes undisturbed.
  8. After 20 minutes, turn the heat off and open the lid. Fluff very gently with a fork or the back of a spatula. Cover and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Garnish with parsley, toasted almonds and raisins if desired before serving.