With less than 5 minutes of hands-on time, this Light and Fluffy Garlic Turmeric Rice will become a weekly staple in your kitchen. It’s packed with flavor and works as a great base or side with almost any meal.

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I’ve been making this recipe for years, ever since I first saw my friend Jenny from Cook and Savor make it on her Instagram. I made my own version and absolutely fell in love with it because I love the idea of using pantry staples and making something unique and delicious out of typically boring rice.

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Ingredients you need

The good news is, you probably have most, if not all of the ingredients already in your kitchen!

  • Jasmine rice (or Basmati)
  • Water (or chicken stock)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Turmeric
  • Butter

This rice would be amazing with so many main dishes. Use it as a base for my Weeknight Balsamic Grilled Chicken, or if you’re more of a steak person try it with my Balsamic Grilled Steak.

Some people shy away from the earthy flavor of turmeric but I promise the flavor is balanced out by the additional spices and the creaminess of the butter.

Steps to make Garlic Turmeric Rice

  1. Bring water to a boil
  2. Once boiling, add all of the ingredients
  3. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes
  4. Turn off heat and let steam for an additional 10 minutes
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The end result is a soft, light and fluffy rice that is packed with flavor with little to no effort at all. My kinda dish!

pot of cooked turmeric garlic rice

If you want to add even more flavor to this rice, you can use a low sodium chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. This is a great trick when cooking grains such as rice, quinoa or farro.

I know you’ll love adding this recipe into the rotation. It’s sure to become an easy weeknight staple.

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30-Minute Light & Fluffy Garlic Turmeric Rice

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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

With less than 5 minutes of hands-on time, this Light and Fluffy Garlic Turmeric Rice will become a weekly staple in your kitchen. It’s packed with flavor and works as a great base or side with almost any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice (or Basmati)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Add all of your ingredients to a medium pot and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 
  2. Turn off the heat and let sit covered for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. 

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