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Yellow Rice

Students of all ages will love our yellow rice. This staple rice dish is found in many global cuisines and is flavorful, fun, and versatile.

This tasty K-12 school recipe was created for us by our friend Chef Sam Cowens-Gasbarro. Click on the PDF below to download the full recipe with crediting from the USDA Food Buying Guide recipe analysis workbook (RAW).

  • Servings
    50
  • Serving Size
    1 cup

Ingredients

  • 6½ pounds brown long grain, parboiled rice, dry
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 6½ quarts low-sodium vegetable stock

Yellow Rice Seasoning Blend

  • 4 tablespoons turmeric
  • 4 tablespoons garlic, granulated
  • 4 tablespoons onion, granulated
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  • Create seasoning blend by mixing all seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Combine rice, oil, seasonings, and stock into a steamtable pan. Stir to combine. Cover tightly.
    • For 50 servings use one, 4-inch full steamtable pan.
    • Parboiled rice: cook in a 350 °F oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
    CCP: Heat to 135 °F for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove from oven or steamer and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover; fluff rice before serving.
    CCP: Hold warm, above 135 °F for service.

Recipe Notes

One cup portion provides: 2 oz. eq. whole grains

This recipe makes 50, 1 cup servings or 100, ½ cup servings

CCP: for leftover rice, cool from 135 °F to 70 °F in 2 hours and from 70 °F to 41°F in 4 more hours.

Seasoning mix can be premade in bulk and stored.

Recipe source: Samantha Cowens-Gasbarro, Healthy School Recipes

Nutrition Facts

  • Serving 1 cup cooked
  • Calories 270kcal
  • Total Fat 4g
  • Saturated Fat .5g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 90mg
  • Carbohydrates 51g
  • Dietary Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 5g