Budget Lemon "Saffron" Rice

By dcarriger56

Saffron rice is dubbed the most expensive spice in the world. Sometimes, I like to make a simple "Yellow" Rice by using a tiny pinch of Tumeric-- this gives rice a pretty yellow color, but doesn't add any flavor to the rice. It's a versatile way to make boring rice look pretty, with a variety of garnishes.

Ingredients

• OPTIONAL:
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water or chicken stock (or half of each)
• 1/4 tsp tumeric
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tsp. lemon zest
• fresh minced parsley
• 1 cup of frozen peas

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse the rice until the water is clear.
Add the water or chicken stock, and tumeric, and bring to a boil.
Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, covered.
Remove from heat.
Fluffy with a fork.
If desired, add lemon zest and lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Adding frozen peas gives the rice some contrast color, and you can sneak in some vegetables!