Known for its warm, bitter taste and golden color, turmeric, a shrub related to ginger, is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa and used in foods to add both flavor and color.

Yellow Rice

2 1/2 cups basmati, jasmine or other long grain white rice
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 teaspoon turmeric

1. In a large pan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.