Turmeric Rice

Turmeric Rice Recipe - A delicious and buttery golden turmeric rice recipe made with fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic, spices and broth.

We served our Turmeric Rice with my favorite Teriyaki Chicken Skewers recipe and steamed broccoli. I will link a few more main courses to serve with the rice for you below.

This recipe will serve about four people as a side dish. If you are cooking for a larger crowd, simply double the recipe.

Ingredients You Need To Make Turmeric Rice:

Jasmine Rice - Jasmine rice, basmati rice or any other long grain white rice will work great in this recipe.

Butter - Salted or unsalted butter.

Onion - Yellow, white or sweet onion will all work great in this recipe.

Mushroom - We used mini portobello mushrooms in this recipe, but you can also use white mushroom or large portobello.

Garlic - Fresh garlic is highly recommended in this recipe. If substituting with garlic powder, use one teaspoon garlic powder.

Turmeric - We used ground turmeric powder in this recipe.

Chicken Broth - We used chicken bone broth for the added health benefits, but you may also use regular chicken broth, or vegetable broth.

Black Pepper - Freshly cracked or ground black pepper.

Salt - Himalayan, sea salt or your favorite cooking salt.

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Nonstick Skillet with lid – To cook the turmeric rice in.
• Measuring Spoons + Cups – For properly measuring all of your ingredients.
• Cutting Board + Chef Knife - To chop up the onion and mushroom.

How To Make Turmeric Rice:

Add butter, chopped onion, and mushroom to a skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook for a few minutes until veggies are tender. Add minced garlic and cook another minute.

Stir rice, turmeric, black pepper and salt into the cooked veggies. Add chicken broth and bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

When done, gently fluff the rice with a fork. Sprinkle top with fresh chopped cilantro and serve. Enjoy!

Main Courses To Serve With Turmeric Rice:

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers - The most delicious marinated teriyaki chicken grilled to perfection and finished with a delicious teriyaki sauce. 

BBQ Pork Skewers with Filipino BBQ Marinade - Delicious grilled pork skewers in a homemade sticky, sweet, and spicy Filipino style BBQ marinade. 

Flanken Cut Short Ribs - BBQ Asian style flanken cut short ribs marinated in a flavor-packed sauce then grilled to perfection.

Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce - Delicious Southeast Asian marinated grilled chicken skewers served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce.

More Rice Side Dishes:

Fried Rice - Super simple take out style homemade fried rice with carrots and peas. Serve this delicious side dish with your favorite Asian main courses.

Mexican Rice - My Mexican Rice recipe is so flavorful and super easy to make. We make it almost every single week! I love to pair this side dish with refried beans, a sprinkle of cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro. 

Chicken Fried Rice - My Mexican Rice recipe is so flavorful and super easy to make. We make it almost every single week! I love to pair this side dish with refried beans, a sprinkle of cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro. 

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