Middle Eastern Steamed Rice
Ingredients
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water (for a richer taste substitute chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Place rice in a saucepan.
- Add water (substitute chicken broth for a richer taste), butter, turmeric, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve.
Comments
Makes approximately 6 cups of rice.See my recipe for steamed rice if you want to serve a more traditional rice without butter, turmeric, and optional broth.