Arroz Amarìllo (yellow rice)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups long grain or basmati rice
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp comino
• ½ tsp Mexican oregano
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 tbsp shallots, diced fine
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable stock, warmed
• 2 tbsp roasted red bell pepper, diced fine
• ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh scallions, sliced