Peruvian-ish Yellow Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe
This Peruvian-inspired yellow rice made in the pressure cooker is a cozy, flavorful delight — fluffy grains infused with spices, vibrant peas, and fresh cilantro ready in a flash.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice rinsed until the water runs clear
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse your rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
- Set your pressure cooker to sauté. Add olive oil, then diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Sauté 1 more minute until aromatic.
- Add rice and stir until coated with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to level contents.
- Lock lid, set high pressure for 6 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- Quick release remaining pressure. Stir in frozen peas.
- Let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Fluffing the final rice before adding cilantro improves texture. Serve immediately or refrigerate leftovers.