Cookbook:Nigerian Turmeric Rice

Nigerian turmeric rice is a dish of seasoned rice colored yellow with turmeric. Turmeric is known as kurkum in Hausa and ile pupa in Yoruba.

Ingredients

 * Chicken (optional)
 * 1½ de Rica can of long-grain rice
 * 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
 * 1 teaspoon Nigerian curry powder
 * 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
 * 1 red onion, diced
 * 2 small stock cubes
 * Chicken stock
 * 3 pieces of fresh tomato, diced

Procedure

 * 1) In a clean pot, combine chicken, stock cubes, half the onion, curry powder, and thyme. Cover with water, and cook until the chicken is tender.
 * 2) Parboil the rice for about 10 minutes. Drain the rice in a sieve, and immediately rinse with cold water.
 * 3) Transfer the chicken stock into a clean pot. Stir in the turmeric powder, black pepper, and curry powder. Cover, and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Add the parboiled rice, making sure that the liquid is on the same level with the rice. Taste and add salt if necessary. Stir with a wooden spoon, and allow to cook on medium heat until the water is almost entirely dried up.
 * 5) Add the chopped onions and tomatoes. Cover and continue to cook until the water dries up.
 * 6) Stir to combine well, and serve.