Ingredients for - Basic Yellow Rice

1. Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
2. Shallots, chopped (Optional) 3 large
3. Uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed and drained 2 cups
4. Chopped garlic 1 tablespoon
5. Salt 1 teaspoon
6. Ground turmeric 1 teaspoon
7. Ground coriander 1 teaspoon
8. Ground cumin ½ teaspoon
9. Bay leaves 2
10. Low-sodium chicken broth 3 ½ cups

How to cook deliciously - Basic Yellow Rice

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl.