Arroz Amarillo (Spanish Yellow Rice)

Ingredients

  • 2 2
  • teaspoons
  • olive oil
  • 1 /2
  • cup
  • white onion
  • finely diced
  • 2 2
  • garlic cloves
  • minced
  • 2 2
  • cups
  • low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 2
  • teaspoons
  • powdered chicken bouillon
  • 1 /2
  • teaspoon
  • ground turmeric
  • 6 6
  • sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 2
  • dried bay leaves
  • 1 1
  • cup
  • parboiled rice
  • 3 /4
  • cup
  • frozen peas
  • optional

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Heat a pot to medium heat, then add the olive oil.

Saute the chopped onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until translucent.

Add the chicken broth/water, chicken bouillon, turmeric, thyme, and bay leaves.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rice.

Stir, then cover the pot and lower the heat to medium low.

Cook the rice for 25-30 minutes, until the stock has been fully absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.

Remove the thyme and bay leaves, then stir in the peas, if desired.