Yellow rice is basmati rice that's cooked and flavored with turmeric, spices, and sometimes herbs. The turmeric makes it yellow and gives it such a delicious flavor. Although you can buy it prepackaged - homemade yellow rice is better for you and even more delicious!

Can I freeze yellow rice?

Yes! Let the rice cool completely before scooping it into a freezer-safe plastic bag. Label the bag with the date and for best results, use within 2 months of freezing. Reheat the frozen rice in the microwave. Break the frozen rice into chunks and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate and microwave for approximately 2 minutes or until hot. Fluff the rice and enjoy!

Can I use brown rice to make yellow rice?

Yes, but you'll need to increase the cooking time to ensure the rice gets cooked through.

How do I prevent the burn notice the making rice in the pressure cooker?

You must rinse the rice well and use the minimum amount of liquid to prevent the burn notice. It took me a couple of tries to realize what I had to do! Don't worry, just follow my recipe and you'll be fine.

Instant Pot Yellow Rice

Instant Pot Yellow Rice

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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Instant Pot Yellow Rice. Ground turmeric adds a beautiful yellow color with anti-inflammatory properties. Everyone loves this savory side dish.

Total Time: 31 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (or water)

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Instructions

Press the Sauté button on your Instant Pot. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat up for a few minutes. Then, add the diced onion.
Cook the onion for 2-3 minutes or until it starts to soften. Cancel the Sauté button and scrape up any pieces of onion that have stuck to the bottom of the pot. This will help prevent you getting a burn message.
Then, add the rinsed rice, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, pepper and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Lock on the lid and set the time to 6 minutes at high pressure.
When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for 5 minutes. Then, use the quick release to get rid of the remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the lid and stir the rice. Serve hot.

Equipment

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Notes

Basmati rice is a long-grain white rice. You can also use Jasmine rice, if you prefer.
To rinse the rice, place it in a fine-mesh sieve and put it under cold running water from the sink. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
If you want to use long-grain brown rice for this recipe, you will need to increase the cooking time to 20 minutes.
Store any leftover cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or, you can freeze cooked rice for up to 2 months. Defrost and reheat before serving.
The total cooking time includes 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
This recipe can easily be doubled to make extra servings, if desired.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Side dish
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 145
Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 117.1 mg
Fat: 2.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Carbohydrates: 27.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/instant-pot-yellow-rice/