YELLOW RICE WITH RAISINS

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This tasty rice recipe comes from South Africa. This is very different from the rice you are probably accustomed to eating. The turmeric gives it a bright yellow color and helps to create a delightful exotic flavor. The raisins and cinnamon gives it a touch of sweetness even without the sugar that I usually leave out. If you want...

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c water
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp turmeric, ground
1 Tbsp butter
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 c yellow raisins
1 slice lemon
1 c white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil.
  • 2. Add sugar, turmeric, margarine, cinnamon stick, raisins, and lemon slice, stirring well.
  • 3. Add rice and cover. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • 4. Remove cinnamon stick and lemon slice. Serve immediately.

Alihamzaali Ali
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I love the addition of raisins to this recipe. It gives the rice a slightly sweet and chewy texture that I really enjoy.


Magdalana Onate
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This recipe is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make, and it travels well. I always get compliments when I bring this dish to a party.


jack cole
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love this recipe. It's a great way to get my protein and fiber. I also love the flavor of the raisins.


Parvez Hasan
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the rice. I will definitely be making this again.


rayleen solomon
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


ZOO gaming
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Philasande Khumalo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I made a big batch of rice on the weekend, and then I used it to make this dish on Monday night. It was a quick and easy meal, and it was delicious.


Muhammad umer Zahid
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The raisins added a nice sweetness to the rice, and the overall flavor was amazing.


md Kamal Arif
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the rice. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Zadran
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This is my go-to recipe for yellow rice. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of raisins, which gives the rice a slightly sweet and chewy texture.


steven armstrong
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rice is always perfectly cooked, and the raisins add a nice touch of sweetness.


ND Nasud
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This yellow rice with raisins recipe was a hit! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.