I wanted to cook some saffron rice but I didn't have saffron on-hand. So, I decided to "get creative" and try with turmeric instead. What resulted was a simple and tasty rice that you may want to try, too. Here's the recipe (yields enough cooked rice for 2 - 3 healthy servings).
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t sugar
- 1/4 t turmeric
- 1/4 t ground cloves
- 1 T EVOO
Instructions:
- Wash the basmati rice in warm water and drain. Repeat, until the water is clear.
- Put the basmati rice in a rice-cooker and add two cups water.
- Add the salt, sugar, turmeric and cloves.
- Add the EVOO.
- Cook on the "Quick cook" setting.
After the cooking cycle completes then open, let stand for a few minutes, stir, and serve or save for later. Tasty!
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