Yard House Spicy Rice Recipe
The secret to getting the rice just right is to let it simmer until the liquid is absorbed, ensuring it’s fully cooked.I love how versatile this recipe is—you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste.A tip to enhance the aroma is to include smoked paprika; it provides a rich, smoky depth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- Salt to taste
- 1 Lemon juiced
- Fresh Cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and red bell pepper.
- Cook until they are soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook for another 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- Add the rice to the pan, stirring for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and salt.
- Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, squeeze lemon juice over the top, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
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