{"id":"ebbeaf95-cc05-4fe0-b817-19465c492e92","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ebbeaf95-cc05-4fe0-b817-19465c492e92","source_url":"https://www.hungrypaprikas.com/mediterranean-yellow-rice/","title":"30-Minute Mediterranean Rice (Yellow Basmati Rice)","description":"This 30-minute Mediterranean yellow rice is the perfect accompaniment to any main dish. Perfectly fluffy, it&#039;s quick and easy to make!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.hungrypaprikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mediterranean-Yellow-Rice-7.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 cups long grain basmati rice","item":"long grain basmati rice","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 1/2 cups chicken broth (substitute water)","item":"chicken broth","quantity":4.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"substitute water"},{"text":"1/4 cup olive oil ((or 4 tablespoons))","item":"olive oil ((or 4 tablespoons))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 onion (finely diced)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons salt","item":"salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon turmeric","item":"turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns","item":"whole peppercorns","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"5 whole cloves","item":"whole cloves","quantity":5},{"text":"5 whole green cardamom","item":"whole green cardamom","quantity":5},{"text":"2 cinnamon sticks","item":"cinnamon sticks","quantity":2}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot over medium heat, heat up the 1/4 cup olive oil before adding in the finely diced 1 onion."},{"number":2,"text":"Sauté until the onions have softened."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"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."},{"number":5,"text":"Wash and rinse the 3 cups long grain basmati rice before adding it into the pot."},{"number":6,"text":"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."},{"number":7,"text":"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."},{"number":8,"text":"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."},{"number":9,"text":"Garnish with parsley, toasted almonds and raisins if desired before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:35:29.865902+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:35:29.865902+00:00"}