Cumin Rice

Cumin rice is an earthy and slightly peppery dish that can be used as the base for many meals. 

Prep time: PT2M

Cook time: PT35M

Total time: PT37M

Rating

4.75 stars (8 reviews)

Side Dish

1 Tbsp butter ($0.11)
2 tsp cumin seeds ($0.30)
1.5 cups long grain jasmine rice ($0.72)
1 clove garlic ($0.08)
1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
3 cups water ($0.00)

Add the butter and cumin seeds to a medium sauce pot. Sauté the cumin seeds in the butter over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the butter starts to turn golden brown. Do not let the butter burn.
Add the uncooked rice to the pot and continue to stir and cook for 2-3 minutes more to toast the rice.
Mince the garlic and add it to the pot along with the salt and water, and stir to combine. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to high, and let the liquid come up to a boil.
Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer (with lid) for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit undisturbed for 10 more minutes before lifting the lid.
After resting for 10 minutes, remove the lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Meredith on 2021-02-11 (5 stars):
Reporting back, the rice was awesome with that recipe. I’d use it for any recipe using curry powder as the main spice, they went together really well. 🤤
Brynne on 2018-02-10 (5 stars):
I make this in my rice cooker with brown jasmine rice and I just throw all ingredients in and select ‘brown rice’ so I imagine you would get good results by using the rice setting on an Instant Pot.
RS on 2017-04-05 (4 stars):
I much prefer this to the "Jasmine golden rice" which I find surprisingly bland.
ceil on 2017-01-26 (5 stars):
My Harris Teeter offers a new spice section that has little bags of spices. Stuff like cumin and sesame seeds -- things that you normally wouldn't buy. The great part is all bags are 99 cents so it's very cost effective to experiment. If you happen to like a particular spice, then you can purchase a larger container for about $1.69.
Denise on 2016-10-27 (5 stars):
This was so good! Husband made this along with cilantro lime chicken. There were hardly any leftovers. Will definitely make again!
KATHERINE on 2016-10-23 (5 stars):
Thanks for this recipe! I made it with long grain brown rice and it turned out so good. This will be a regular recipe for me.
Brian on 2016-10-23 (5 stars):
This recipe reminded me of a hilarious joke. https://youtu.be/zNlKR2wrGZU (NSFW)