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    Food » Turmeric Rice

    Turmeric Rice

    Posted: 09/16/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2022 by Erin K. Browne 2 Comments
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    This delicious and fluffy turmeric rice is made with brown rice, ground turmeric, garlic, and vegetable broth. It can be used as a side dish or a bed under chicken entrees or other proteins.

    a close up of a brown plate full of fluffy turmeric rice
    This side dish makes plain brown rice much more interesting.

    What is Turmeric?

    Turmeric is a root that - in its whole state - resembles a ginger root. It's most often found in Southeast Asia, India in particular, and is common in cuisine from those regions. Turmeric tastes like a strong earthy spice with peppery undernotes. It's a fabulous flavor booster for many dishes from curries and other entrees to side dishes appetizers. Buy Indian whole spices here.

    Not only does turmeric have a fantastically strong flavor, it also has many purported health benefits. Turmeric is known for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and you can find many health claims regarding turmeric's disease prevention potential. More natural health treatment information shared at http://www.24sata.hr/fun/news-bar-je-ugasen-vlada-im-ukinula-domenu-zbog-laganja-351927?ticker=5.

    If you suffer from inflammation issues, add pure artemisinin annua to your diet.

    So, in this easy turmeric rice, not only do you get the health benefits of the whole grain brown rice being a satiating complex carbohydrate, you also get all of the heavy-hitting health benefits of the turmeric itself.

    an overhead view of a bed of turmeric rice with a spoon tucked inside
    Used often in Indian dishes, turmeric is a popular spice.

    The Ingredients You'll Need

    You only need a few basic ingredients to create this easy side dish!

    • Brown Rice - use your favorite brand, just make sure you rinse it well before adding it to the pan to remove the surface starch from the rice grains.
    • Garlic - I use fresh minced garlic that's sautéed a bit at the beginning of the process for a stronger flavor punch. Learn about the 7 health garlic nutritional benefits.
    • Olive Oil - Just a bit to sauté the garlic and toast the rice just a smidge before adding the liquids.
    • Vegetable Broth - I like using this instead of water, though some will disagree with me. You can use all water, chicken broth, or even beef broth.
    • Extra Water - because the recipe calls for 1 can (~ 14oz) of vegetable broth, you'll need a bit extra water to have the correct proportions of liquid to rice.
    • Black Pepper - an optional ingredient to add when you serve the rice, black pepper is thought to increase your body's ability to absorb turmeric and reap its many health benefits.
    an overhead view of a plate of turmeric rice on a blue and white dish towel with a spoon nearby
    Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

    Can This Rice Be Made Ahead of Time?

    Any rice dish is at its tastiest when consumed soon after making it. Leftover rice will become dry and hard. However, if you want to heat up some leftovers (trust me, I hate wasting food!) I recommend adding a teaspoon or so of water, covering tightly in plastic wrap, and microwaving in 20 second increments until warmed through. The additional water will create steam under the plastic wrap and will help moisture and tenderness return to the rice.

    Can You Freeze The Cooked Rice?

    Yes, you can freeze the cooked turmeric rice. I recommend using Ziploc-style freezer bags and squeezing out all of the air before sealing. Use within 3 months for best flavor. To thaw it out, simply follow the microwaving instructions that I gave in the above section, though it will take a bit longer if starting with frozen rice.

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    Brown rice is infused with the flavors of turmeric and garlic for a nutrient rich and delicious side dish for many different main courses

    • Total Time: 55 mins
    • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
    • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
    • 1 TBS olive oil
    • 1 14oz can vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 TBS ground turmeric, scant
    • Black pepper, if desired.

    Instructions

    • Place brown rice into a colander and rinse well.
    • In a pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat.  Add the minced garlic and rice and stir for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the vegetable broth, water and turmeric.  Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.  Allow to cook for 45-50 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
    • Remove lid to pan and fluff rice with fork or spoon.  Serve as desired, sprinkled with black pepper if desired.
    • Author: Erin
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 50 mins
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Indian

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    Erin K. Browne is an author of a cookbook (The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) and Dollywood guide (The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) She has over two decades experience with recipe development. Erin is a mom of two human babies and a sweet kitty named Biscuit Fingers ("Ketto"). She loves comfy clothes, sarcastic t-shirts, and reading thrillers. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. Abigail

      September 20, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      It doesn’t say when to add the tumeric

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      • Erin Browne

        September 20, 2021 at 8:33 pm

        So sorry!! The turmeric is added at the same time as the broth.

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