About This Recipe
This recipe prepares long-grain white rice with turmeric for golden coloring, combined with toasted cashews. The dish uses basic stovetop cooking methods and requires minimal active preparation time. It produces a mildly flavored rice side dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Requires only 10 minutes of active preparation
- Uses pantry-staple ingredients
- Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
- Provides texture contrast through toasted cashews
- Turmeric adds color without strong flavor
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cashews and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring constantly. Remove cashews with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add drained rice to the same saucepan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat with oil.
- Stir in turmeric, salt, and pepper until rice is evenly colored.
- Add water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with fork. Stir in toasted cashews and butter (if using). Serve immediately.
FAQ
Can I use brown rice?
Yes. Increase water to 2 ¼ cups and cooking time to 40-45 minutes.
Can I substitute other nuts?
Almonds or peanuts may be used instead of cashews.
Why rinse the rice?
You Must Know
- Cashews burn easily; toast only until golden brown
- Do not lift lid during simmering to prevent steam escape
- Turmeric stains surfaces; clean utensils immediately
- Rice continues cooking during standing time
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate in airtight container for 3-4 days
- Reheat in microwave with 1 tbsp water, covered, for 2-3 minutes
- Freezing not recommended as cashews become soft
- Store toasted cashews separately to maintain crunch if meal-prepping
Enjoy!
Rinsing removes excess starch for less sticky results.