Serve Aromatic Thai Yellow Rice as a Unique and Tasty Side Dish

Name: Serve Aromatic Thai Yellow Rice as a Unique and Tasty Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Thai,Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chile flakes, or cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 small Roma tomato, or 1 small vine tomato, diced; 2 cups white Thai jasmine rice, or white basmati rice; 4 cups good-quality chicken stock; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/3 teaspoon crushed saffron threads, optional; 1/4 cup frozen peas; Salt, to taste; 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, for garnish

A flavorful Thai yellow rice, made vibrant with turmeric as a saffron alternative, serves as an excellent side dish.

⭐ 4.6 (28 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 minYields: 5 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Thai Asian

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Instructions

Heat oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
Add onion, garlic, and chili; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in red pepper and tomato, cooking for another minute.
Add rice and stir to coat.
Pour in stock and bring to a high boil.
Mix in lime juice, fish sauce, turmeric, and saffron (if desired).
Once bubbling, cover the pot tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
Remove lid, fold in peas, and stir gently.
Replace lid and let sit on the turned-off hot burner for at least 10 minutes.
Uncover, fluff rice with a fork, and season with salt if needed.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 225 kcal

Carbohydrate: 30 g

Cholesterol: 6 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 750 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 8 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g