Versatile instant pot yellow rice that works well as a base for stir fries, burritos.
It pairs exceptionally well with Greek chicken, lemon potatoes, home made tzatziki and hummus. (recipes coming soon)
Tools
Instant Pot
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup long grain white rice, such as basmati or jasmine
1/4 cup orzo
1-2 tablespoons olive oil for sauteing
3 cups slightly diluted chicken stock. We use better than bullion paste
1 teaspoon smokey paprika
2 teaspoon Tollhouse Greek spice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
A generous shake of dried chives or similar
Grind of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add the oil, rice and orzo to the instant pot.
Set the instant pot to Saute mode and saute until the rice and orzo begin to brown. Make sure to keep stirring so it doesn't burn.
Mix in the spices and continue sauteing for about a minute.
Dump in the water and chicken stock, mixing if using bullion paste.
Press cancel and set the instant pot ot Pressure Cook for 8 minutes on high.
Wait patiently
Ideally wait at least 10 minutes after the pressure cooking has completed before venting.