Yellow Rice (Arroz Amarillo)

Tired of eating boring white rice? Switch things up by making this fragrant Yellow Rice (Arroz Amarillo). Sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers along with turmeric and chicken broth transform simple white rice into a side dish worthy of any gourmet entree!

Ingredients for Yellow Rice:

• Long-grain white rice or your favorite such as Basmati or Jazmine.
• Onion, you can use ½ teaspoon of onion powder in a pinch.
• Garlic you can use ¼ teaspoon garlic powder in a pinch.
• Bell pepper, any color you like. I think red makes a great contrast with the yellow in the rice.
• Turmeric to give color and fragrance
• Butter to sauté the vegetables, but you can also use olive oil.
• Chicken broth or water if you prefer, but using broth is highly recommended.

How to Make This Yellow Rice:

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the onions, garlic, and bell peppers until fragrant and soft, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Mix in the rice, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 3 more minutes.

3. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until all the water has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

• I like to serve this dish with Roasted Peruvian Chicken Breasts and Peruvian Green Sauce! Check these recipes out.

Tips for Making the Best Yellow Rice (Arroz Amarillo):

• Sautéing the rice along with the veggies makes a fluffier rice, prevents clumping, and helps develop a much better flavor.
• Butter makes the rice taste creamy, but you can use olive oil for a vegetarian option.
• Chicken broth imparts great flavor, but use water for a vegetarian rice.
• Cook the rice on low heat and covered. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn or stick to the bottom.