Turmeric "Kuning" Rice

Have you tried eating yellow rice or what the Maranaos called "kuning"? Try this recipe and lets go back to the roots of our culture!

Ingredients:
3 cups white rice (uncooked)
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
1 lemongrass

Procedure:
1. Wash rice with water three times.
2. Add 3 cups of water and 1/2 tbsp of turmeric powder.
3. Divide lemongrass into 2 and place on top of the rice.
4. Wait until cooked then serve.

What are the benefits of eating turmeric rice?
Turmeric is known to reduce cholesterol and control blood pressure. It is also a good exfoliating agent. Thus, turmeric is very helpful to people, especially those who are health conscious and sensitive skin. Aside from that, you can eat kuning without side dish because of its taste and smell that makes it so good. So try turmeric rice!