Turmeric is making waves in curry and golden milk latte for its health benefits due to active compound curcumin. Among its benefits are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-parasitic and wound healing. It doesn't hurt to add a pinch or two into your cooking!
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoon Medella Coconut Cooking Oil
• 1/4 cup onion finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
• 1 and 1/2 cups chicken broth low sodium
• 1 bay leaf dried
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear, drain.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add Medella Coconut Cooking Oil.
- Add onion and garlic, saute until softened.
- Add rice and turmeric. Stir until combined. Add chicken broth and bay leaf, cover pan. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, allow to simmer 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, fluff with a fork and serve.
