Spiced Yellow Rice is an easy to make, yummy side dish! White rice is cooked with onions and a few spices, which add great color and flavor!
Generously spray non-stick large skillet with baking spray. Heat on Medium-High. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add rice to skillet; stir to combine, then add water. turmeric, garlic powder, Tabasco, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Cook on Medium-high heat until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to LOW. Put a lid on skillet and simmer rice for about 22 minutes.
TIP: After 15 minutes, check rice to make sure it has not absorbed water too quickly. If rice has absorbed too much water, and is beginning to stick to the skillet, add more water (approx. ¼ cup). Stir to combine; re-cover skillet; continue cooking. When done, rice should be tender and fluffy, and all liquid absorbed.
Remove skillet from heat. Discard bay leaf. Use a fork to fluff rice before serving.
Transfer rice to serving bowl. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley (optional). Serve hot, and enjoy!
Store leftover rice in refrigerator in airtight container up to 2-3 days. Reheat in microwave, after fluffing with a fork, once refrigerated.
TIP: Keep an eye on the rice as it cooks. If it absorbs most of the water before it has cooked the full time, simply add a bit more water and stir, to prevent the rice from sticking or burning in the skillet.
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