YELLOW RICE

Yellow Rice

My version of classic restaurant style Yellow rice…

Yield: 4-8 servings

PREP IT!             

  • 2 cups White rice, long grain, washed and drained

  • ½ cup Oil, corn

  • 1 medium Yellow onion, fresh, minced

  • 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced

  • ½ large Green bell pepper, minced

  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, fresh, pureed with some small chunks left

  • 4 teaspoons Vegetable bouillon paste

  • 2 teaspoons Taste Tutor Seasoning 101

  • 2 teaspoons Taste Tutor Sazon Seasoning

  • 1½ teaspoon Turmeric, ground

  • 2 large bay leaves

  • 2¾ cups Vegetable broth

MAKE IT!

  1. Wash rice by swirling in a full bowl of cold water to loosen the starches. Pour out the water being careful not to pour any rice out. Refill the bowl with clean cold water and repeat process until water runs clear.

  2. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  3. Add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and vegetable bouillon paste. Sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and developed light golden-brown color.

  4. Add the bay leaves, Taste Tutor Seasoning 101, Taste Tutor Sazon Seasoning, and turmeric. Stir continuously for 30–60 seconds to toast the spices and bloom their flavor.

  5. Stir in the pureed tomatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes darken slightly in color and the raw tomato flavor cooks off.

  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  7. Add the washed rice, stirring once to evenly distribute the grains. Return the liquid to a simmer.

  8. Cover the pot tightly with aluminum foil and then place the lid on top. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

  9. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

  10. Remove the bay leaves and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Tip: For the best texture, avoid stirring the rice once it has been covered. Allowing the rice to steam undisturbed helps produce tender, separate grains.

Reheat leftovers: on the stove top or in the microwave.

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