Golden Turmeric Rice
The simplest upgrade to plain rice. Golden, fragrant, and pairs with everything.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1½ cups basmati rice
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 350 ml water or broth
• ½ tsp salt
Method
1. Rinse rice: Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
2. Sauté garlic: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Toast rice: Add drained rice and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute to coat each grain.
4. Cook: Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Rest and fluff: Remove from heat. Rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Tip: Rinsing rice removes excess starch for fluffier results. Use the absorption method for best results.
Health Facts
★ Turmeric + fat: Cooking turmeric in coconut oil or butter increases curcumin solubility, ensuring your body absorbs significantly more.
★ Basmati rice: Lower glycaemic index than standard white rice, meaning slower glucose release and better blood sugar control.
★ Garlic: Contains prebiotic fibres (fructooligosaccharides) that feed beneficial gut bacteria and support immune function.
★ Coconut oil (MCTs): Medium-chain triglycerides are rapidly metabolised for energy and have antifungal and antimicrobial properties.