Yellow Jasmine Rice

A tasty and colorful side dish that goes well with a range of main courses is yellow jasmine rice. Turmeric gives the rice a gorgeous golden color and a faint earthy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter or oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, butter or oil, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid

Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving