Daisee (Bhutanese Sweet Yellow Rice)
by Lidia Bastianich on May 23, 2013
Lidia Bastianich learns about the recipes immigrants bring with them to the United States when she visits a swearing-in ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, in Lidia Celebrates America: Freedom & Independence on PBS.
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- Side Dish
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- A few pieces of clove
- Butter to taste
Instructions
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Bring water to a boil and add rice.
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Add turmeric powder and cloves, stirring occasionally.
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Check for doneness of rice by taking a grain in between your fingers and squeezing it—if the surface of the grain of rice is soft and peels off, drain the water.
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Add sugar and butter on top.
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Cover and cook in low heat for about 10 minutes.
