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Cuban Yellow Rice Recipe

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Description

Cuban yellow rice is a staple dish in Cuban cuisine. It's a simple and flavorful rice dish that is perfect for any occasion. The rice is cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, and turmeric, which gives it its beautiful yellow color. This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main dish with some black beans and fried plantains.

Prep Time

The prep time for this dish is only 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for the Cuban yellow rice is approximately 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 3 cups of water
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Medium-size pot with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium-size pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Add the turmeric and stir until the onions and garlic are coated in the spice.
  5. Add the rice to the pot and stir until the rice is coated in the spice mixture.
  6. Add the water and salt to taste.
  7. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot with a lid.
  8. Simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and cover the pot with the lid again. Let the rice sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb any remaining moisture.
  10. Fluff the rice again with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • If you want to add some extra flavor to the dish, you can add a bay leaf and some cumin to the rice when you add the turmeric.
  • Make sure to use long-grain white rice for this recipe. Other types of rice may not absorb the water as well, and the texture of the rice may be different.
  • You can also add some frozen peas and carrots to the rice during the last 5 minutes of cooking for some added color and nutrition.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes six servings. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 199
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 5mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • Do not lift the lid of the pot while the rice is cooking. This will release steam and may affect the texture of the rice.
  • If you want to make this dish ahead of time, you can make the rice up to 24 hours in advance and reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • To make the dish even more authentic, you can serve it with some black beans and fried plantains.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Cuban yellow rice recipe!


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