Super Easy Asian Yellow Rice

Going out to eat at Chinese restaurants is one of my favorite things to do! I know I can always find something delicious on the menu! When I can't go out, I love to try those same menu items at home.
 I've had great success with Asian dishes and have learned that all you need is the proper ingredients and a great recipe! I always keep a bottle of good quality 'pure' sesame oil on hand because it really makes all the difference! Plus fresh veggies, poultry, seafood and beef...depending on what I'm making. Some of the most favorite recipes I've made so far are Sweet and Sour Chicken...Easy Lo Mein...Poor Man's Mongolian Beef and Asian Spaghetti and Meatballs. Now I'm adding this Asian yellow rice to my list!

 I love this next recipe because you just mix everything together in one pot, cover and let simmer until the rice is cooked! This is the perfect side dish to so many Asian style recipes. And it's ready in about 15 minutes! I found this recipe on a blog called Yeahilike by Stella San. I tweaked her recipe by adding sesame oil, chicken broth and celery. These minor changes really made this rice dish very similar to the yellow rice I always get with my 'combo meals' from my local Chinese take-out place! A nice change of pace from the usual 'fried rice' because it's a much lighter, fresher taste.

Super Easy Asian Yellow Rice

INGREDIENTS:
1 & 1/2 cups quick cook white rice
1 tsp. pure sesame oil
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 cup milk
15 oz. can low sodium chicken broth
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced thinly
1 celery rib, chopped fine
1/4 cup frozen petit peas
1-2 tsp. kosher salt, according to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all the ingredients together in a medium size saucepan with a lid.
Bring to boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until
rice is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and serve warm as a side dish.
Serves 4-6 people

Recipe adapted from Yeahilike blog