Golden Rice with Toasted Cashews

About This Recipe

This recipe prepares long-grain white rice with turmeric for golden coloring, combined with toasted cashews. The dish uses basic stovetop cooking methods and requires minimal active preparation time. It produces a mildly flavored rice side dish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Requires only 10 minutes of active preparation

Uses pantry-staple ingredients

Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free

Provides texture contrast through toasted cashews

Turmeric adds color without strong flavor

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 ¾ cups water

½ cup raw cashews

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp butter (optional)

Step by Step Instructions

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cashews and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring constantly. Remove cashews with slotted spoon and set aside.

Add drained rice to the same saucepan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat with oil.

Stir in turmeric, salt, and pepper until rice is evenly colored.

Add water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.

Remove from heat. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with fork. Stir in toasted cashews and butter (if using). Serve immediately.

FAQ

Can I use brown rice?

Yes. Increase water to 2 ¼ cups and cooking time to 40-45 minutes.

Can I substitute other nuts?

Almonds or peanuts may be used instead of cashews.

Why rinse the rice?

Rinsing removes excess starch for less sticky results.

You Must Know

Cashews burn easily; toast only until golden brown

Do not lift lid during simmering to prevent steam escape

Turmeric stains surfaces; clean utensils immediately

Rice continues cooking during standing time

Storage Tips

Refrigerate in airtight container for 3-4 days

Reheat in microwave with 1 tbsp water, covered, for 2-3 minutes

Freezing not recommended as cashews become soft

Store toasted cashews separately to maintain crunch if meal-prepping