Yellow Festive Rice Recipe

Name: Yellow Festive Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 stalks lemongrass; 4 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; One 5-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled; 3 cloves garlic; 20 shallots; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cups coconut milk; 3 cups rice, washed and drained; Salt to taste; Fried green onion rings for garnish

Servings: persons

4 stalks lemongrass
4 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
One 5-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
3 cloves garlic
20 shallots
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups coconut milk
3 cups rice, washed and drained
Salt to taste
Fried green onion rings for garnish

1
Trim the stalks of lemongrass to about 3 inches in length.
2
Trim away any hard portions, discard the outer leaves, and coarsely chop.
3
Place the coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, garlic, shallots, and 1 cup of water in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
4
Heat a heavy skillet over high heat, add the oil, and when very hot, add the spice blend.
5
Saute in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil.
7
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
8
Add the rice and lemongrass, cover, and cook until the rice is doneabout 40 minutes.
9
Taste and adjust the seasonings.
10
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil, and when hot, add the rings of a sliced green onion and fry until crispy.
11
Remove and drain on paper towels.
12
Mound the rice on a platter, garnish with the onion rings, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 stalks lemongrass, 4 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Yellow Festive Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yellow Festive Rice

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