South African Yellow Rice

Stacky5's Note:

This is a traditional South African recipe, which comes from the great culinary tradition of the Cape Malays -- originally brought in as slaves in the 17th century. It's easy and plain, but great with meats like venison, corned beef tongue or any meat with gravy. Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes. Posted for Zaar World Tour II.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 1/2 cups water

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the rice, salt, turmeric, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, butter and water. Bring to a boil uncovered.
2. When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and water has been absorbed.
3. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Keep warm until serving time.

Reviews

[YungB]

Very good and tasty but on the adventurous side... very different Your guests will either love it or hate it...so be ready :) I personally love it but I am not afraid to try something new. The next time, I would decrease the sugar to 2 Tablespoons and maybe go for 1 teaspoon of turmetic only because it is very strong.

[WiGal]

Very good! I reduced the tumeric and sugar amounts. Loved the raisins and cinnamon in this. Made for Everyday is a Holiday game.

[Gerry]

Don't know how this rice lover missed this one til now! Made as posted, have it added it to my rice cookbook. Served this with chicken and steak kabobs. The color was very appealing, making for a rice dish that looks and tastes great.