Turmeric Lemon Rice is a colorful and versatile side dish.
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not one to jump on food trend bandwagons and so this is actually my very first recipe that contains turmeric. To be honest the turmeric is as much included for its color as its taste because I figured a rice that is more yellow would look more like a delightful lemon rice.
I was inspired to create this turmeric lemon rice as a side dish for the Asian Maple Sausage Meatballs I’m sharing today as well (along with a re-cap of my lunch with some Ohio Pork famers). Lemon goes so well with maple. The subtle citrusy bite of this rice is just what is needed to compliment the sweet and slightly spicy maple sausage meatballs.
Rice is such a great grain to cook with because it can be flavored to accompany pretty much any food you can think of. This turmeric lemon rice would be great alongside pork chops or fish or could even be used as a base for some stir-fried vegetables.
But really this rice is amazing as I’m using it here – to soak up the drinkable sauce that goes along with these maple sausage meatballs. It’s a mixture of chili garlic sauce, pure maple syrup and soy sauce and WOW is it good!
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Turmeric Lemon Rice
A simple and delicious rice side dish flavored with fresh lemon juice and made brightly yellow with a little turmeric.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 cups water
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter.
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Stir in the turmeric, salt and rice. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the rice a bit.
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Add the water and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan.
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Allow the rice to cook over low heat until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Heidi says
Wonderful flavor! The fresh lemon was just a perfect with Tina Steaks and mixed vegetables! I added a bit of garlic and fresh ground pepper! SO good! Thank you…😊🍋🐟
foodtasticmom says
Happy to receive this review. Thank you for taking the time. I am so glad you enjoyed the rice!
Melissa says
I made this last night and it was so easy – and great!
foodtasticmom says
Happy to hear this. Thank you!
Carla Peninger says
I’m getting yum yum from my family and friends on this one!! So simple, yet so versatile! I am alreading thinking of ways to add spring veggies to this; green onions, chopped broccoli, even stirfried cabbage! I did use chicken broth instead of all water and it resulted in a wonderful flavor to complement a group meal of crockpot chicken. Bless you!
P.S. I did multiply your recipe 3x with dynamite results!
foodtasticmom says
Love getting feedback like this. Thank you for sharing!