Preparation of Rice and Soaking Time: 1 hour

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Resting Time: 15 minutes

Total Prep and Cooking Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

• One hour before cooking: Place rice in a medium sized pot or bowl. Add about 2 cups of cool water and agitate the rice to release the excess starch. Drain off the cloudy starchy water. Repeat until the water is clear. Drain off the water.
• In a separate container, add the bouillon and tumeric to the 2 cups of warm water. Stir until dissolved.
• Add the bouillon and tumeric water mixture to the rice. Set the pot aside for 30-60 minutes. The longer the rice sits, the more it absorbs the water and will be a fluffier texture when cooked.

Cooking Rice Stovetop Method

• Use the smallest burner with the lowest capability of a setting.  Bring the water and rice to a boil on a higher setting and then reduce the heat to a simmer over the lowest setting. About 5 minutes. Cover the pot for 15 minutes.  DO NOT OPEN the lid.  After cooking for 20 minutes, check the rice. Be careful not to release too much steam as you take a peak. At this stage, there should be enough moisture to create a strong steam that will continue to cook and fluff the rice while it rests.  The rice on top should look fluffy and separated.  If not, replace the lid and allow the rice to cook another 5 minutes.  Add a little hot water if the rice has dried out on the bottom and there is not enough steam. Turn off the heat and REST the rice for 15 minutes. Keep the lid in place until ready to serve.

Cooking Rice with a Rice Cooker

• Cook soaked rice according to manufacturer's instructions. Note: review the instructions above for perfect fluffy rice! Here's a tip: when the rice cooker on/off switch "pops" and the cooker switches from cooking to keep warm setting, do not open the lid! Let the rice REST for 15 minutes. Keep the lid in place until ready to serve.