Vigo Yellow Rice Copycat
- 5m Prep Time
- 25m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
A fragrant yellow rice made with turmeric, garlic, and onion, cooked in broth for a savory side dish. This copycat version of Vigo yellow rice is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 2 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder or dried minced onion
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- crushed saffron threads
- 1 Sazón seasoning
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 9 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 22.8 mg
- Iron: 2.61 mg
- Magnesium: 16.4 mg
- Phosphorus: 62.9 mg
- Potassium: 119 mg
- Zinc: 0.62 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder or dried minced onion
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- crushed saffron threads
- 1 Sazón seasoning
Prepare
- Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch.
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Step 2.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.
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Step 3.
Stir in turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and chicken bouillon. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Step 4.
Pour in water or chicken broth. Bring to a rapid boil.
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Step 5.
Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
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Step 6.
Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.