Mediterranean Yellow Rice With Brown Basmati

Mediterranean yellow rice for shawarma in a bowl. Made with brown basmati rice.

Mediterranean Yellow Rice With Brown Basmati

This yellow Mediterranean rice made with brown basmati is fluffy, golden, and full of warm spices. Perfect shawarma rice for chicken, lamb, or veggies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Servings:

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup brown basmati rice or other long grain rice
▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
▢ 1 small onion, diced about ½-¾ cup
▢ ½ teaspoon ground cumin
▢ ½ teaspoon ground coriander
▢ ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and/or cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions

Place the basmati rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water until the water drains clear. Agitate the rice with your fingers while rinsing to make sure the starch is released from the surface of the grains. Set aside to drain.
1 cup brown basmati rice
Place the rice in a large saucepan and cover with water by several inches. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through but not mushy. Drain using a fine mesh sieve and set aside.
Return your empty saucepan to the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion and sauté until translucent.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, diced
Add the spices and the salt to the pan and stir them into the onions. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds until the spices are fragrant. Add the rice and stir it well until the spices and onions are incorporated.
½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauté the rice with the onions and spices until fully incorporated. If everything seems dry, add a couple of tablespoons of water.
When the rice is done, allow to sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl (if desired) and garnish with the herbs.
2 tablespoons fresh parsley and/or cilantro

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