Yellow Savoury Rice Recipe

Name: Yellow Savoury Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb long grain rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 shallots, sliced finely; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 1/2 cups coconut milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cloves; 1 kaffir lime leaves or 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1
Soak the rice for 1 hour, wash and drain. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the sliced shallots, stirring all time, for 2 minutes.
2
Add the rice, turmeric, coriander and cumin, stir fry for another 2 minutes and then put in the coconut milk and the other ingredients.
3
Boil the mixture, uncovered, stirring it once or twice with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has been soaked up by the rice. Then cover the saucepan tightly and leave on a low heat, undisturbed, for 10 minutes, or finish cooking in the oven or microwave.
4
Transfer it to a serving dish and take out and discard the cinnamon stick, cloves and kaffir lime or bay leaf.
5
Serve hot as an accompaniment to savoury meat or fish dishes and vegetables.

643

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb long grain rice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 shallots, sliced finely, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Yellow Savoury 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yellow Savoury Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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