Emirati Yellow Rice Recipes

EMIRATI YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Gently wash the rice in three changes of water. Let the rice soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• Put stock into a large pot with saffron.
• Bring to a boil.
• Drain the rice and add to the boiling stock. Stir once or twice very gently.
• Let boil for 8 minutes and strain the rice.
• Put rice in a greased pan and cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven 30 minutes or until ready to eat up to 1 hour 1/2.
• You may use the remaining stock in Recipe #388925.

BASIC YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Heat butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in rice, garlic, salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and bay leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl.

SOUTH INDIAN-STYLE YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Wash the rice in cold water until the water is no longer cloudy, 3 or 4 times, then drain. This step is important as it removes the starch from the rice and prevents it from clumping up.
• Heat the stock or water in a heavy pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the drained rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Do not disturb the rice or take a peek while it's in the middle of cooking. Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the ghee or oil in a pan large enough to fit the rice over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and let sizzle until you hear popping sounds, about 30 seconds. Add the nuts and cook until golden brown and crunchy, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the urad dal, asafetida, crushed red chiles and curry leaves. Be careful as the curry leaves might sputter. Cook until the urad dal turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gently mix in the cooked rice.
• Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Taste and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.

IRANIAN YELLOW RICE WITH SAFFRON

Steps:

• For the rice: Sprinkle the saffron on the ice cubes in a small bowl and let sit at room temperature until the ice is completely melted, about 1 hour. This is your bloomed saffron.
• Meanwhile, rinse the rice a few times until the water runs clean.
• Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add half the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add 3 1/4 cups water and the bloomed saffron, then turn the heat to medium high.
• Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• For the topping: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the raisins and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed and slightly softened, about 2 minutes (see Cook's Note). Set aside.
• When the rice is ready, remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes so it can finish steaming. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving plate. Top with the onion and raisin mixture and serve.

CENTRAL AMERICAN YELLOW RICE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large cooking pot. Add chopped onions, bell pepper and rice. Stir fry about 1 1/2 minute being careful to stir constantly as rice can burn if left alone.
• Add water, frozen vegetables and shredded chicken.
• Add curry and salt to taste.
• Cover and cook rice about 20-25 minute Extend cooking time if water has not been completly absorbed.
• Let rice cool for 5 min and fluff with fork.
• Usually served as a side dish. Can serve with enchiladas, salad, refried beans, pork cops, etc -- .

ELENA'S YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Stir water, vegetable oil, garlic, vinegar, turmeric, and salt together in a 2-quart saucepan. Place a cover on the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Slowly stir rice into the boiling mixture. Replace cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer rice mixture until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer rice to a large bowl. Gently fold peas and carrots into rice.

YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• In a large bowl wash the rice in several changes of cold water until the water runs clear and drain it well in a large sieve. In a large heavy saucepan heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, add the rice, and sauté it, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it begins to turn opaque and is coated well. Add the water, the salt, and the turmeric and boil the rice, uncovered and without stirring, until the surface of the rice is covered with stem holes and the grains on the top appear dry (about 8 to 10 minutes). Reduce the heat to as low as possible, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and cook the rice for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a heated serving dish.