Caribbean Yellow Rice
Transform your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Caribbean Yellow Rice, a fragrant and colorful dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice with rich coconut milk, aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and curry powder, and a medley of fresh vegetables, including red bell pepper, scallions, peas, and garlic. Infused with a golden hue and a subtle warmth, this rice dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with bold, Caribbean-inspired flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it's the perfect side dish to pair with your favorite island-style mains. Ready in just 35 minutes, this satisfying rice recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive occasions.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and aromatic.
Add the diced red bell pepper and sliced scallions to the pot. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, and curry powder, allowing the spices to toast for about 1 minute.
Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains with the spice mixture.
Pour in the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and fully absorb the flavors.
Gently fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the frozen peas. The heat from the rice will thaw the peas.
Garnish the rice with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Serve warm as a side dish to complement your favorite Caribbean-inspired main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3117 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1020 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
