Yellow Rice

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or basmati rice, well rinsed
• 2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon (scant) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (scant) turmeric

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; saute until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add rice, broth, salt, and turmeric. Bring rice to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.