Yellow Rice

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2/3 cup long grain white rice
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  1. In a saucepan melt the butter.  Add the shallot and garlic and saute until tender.
  2. Stir in the turmeric and the cumin and saute 1 minute.
  3. Add the rice and the salt and then saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to very low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.  Turn off the heat and let stand 5 minutes.

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