Authentic Yellow Shawarma Rice (Better Than Halal Cart)
Fluffy, fragrant, and beautifully golden, this Yellow Shawarma Rice is the perfect base for chicken shawarma bowls, platters, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. Made with basmati rice, warm spices, and aromatics, this recipe delivers authentic restaurant-style flavor at home.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 192kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice rinsed thoroughly
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Chicken bouillon concentrate
- 3 cloves Garlic smashed whole
- ½ tablespoon Salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
- Add water, chicken bouillon, turmeric, fresh garlic, and salt to a saucepan. Heat over medium, and stir to dissolve the chicken bouillon.2 cups Water, 1 tablespoon Chicken bouillon concentrate, 3 cloves Garlic, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- Once the broth begins to boil, add the rinsed rice, salt, and butter to the pot.1 cup Basmati rice, ½ tablespoon Salted butter, 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- When the liquid returns to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Once the rice has rested, lightly fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Finish the rice with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.1 Lemon
Notes
Rinse the rice thoroughly: This is non-negotiable. This removes excess surface starch, which is the main reason rice turns sticky or gummy.
Keep the heat low: Once the liquid comes to a boil, immediately reduce the heat to low. High heat can cause the bottom to scorch before the top fully cooks.
Do not stir: Stirring releases starch and breaks the grains, which leads to clumpy rice. Let it cook undisturbed.
Let it steam: Resting the rice (covered) for 5-10 minutes allows residual steam to finish cooking the grains gently and evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
