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Turmeric rice

Turmeric Rice (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Rice
  • 1 Pound Shrimps (Deveined, peeled/unpeeled)
  • 1.5 Cups Mixed Vegetables (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 Cups Broth/water
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive oil or your choice
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme
  • 2-3 Teaspoons Turmeric powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Ginger
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • ½ Red bell pepper (chopped); optional
  • 1 Habanero/Rodo (optional)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Seasoning powder/cubes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rinse under cold water until it runs clear.


  2. Add to the slow cooker, add turmeric, thyme, granulated ginger, minced garlic, broth/water, bay leaf, oil, seasoning powder/cube, and salt.

    If you're using a stove, add rice and broth (enough to cover the rice) season as mentioned above.


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  3. Mix, cover, and cook on high heat for about 1.5 hours or until the rise is almost done/al- dente.

    If you're using a pot it would take about 15 minutes or more.


  4. Add the shrimps and combine. Check the seasoning and re-adjust if necessary.

    Cover and continue until the shrimps are all cooked/opaque.

    Serve and enjoy.

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  5. You can saute the vegetables and onion before adding it to the rice or just add directly to the rice.


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  6. Cover and continue until the shrimps are all cooked/opaque.


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  7. Serve and enjoy.

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  8. Turmeric rice, coleslaw, and plantains.

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