South African Yellow Rice
Add a vibrant touch of sunshine to your table with this aromatic South African Yellow Rice recipe, a classic dish bursting with warm spices and subtle sweetness. Flavored with turmeric for its signature golden hue, and delicately enhanced by a cinnamon stick, sugar, and plump raisins, this rice is both visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect as a side dish for hearty curries or grilled meats, it strikes a delightful balance between savory and sweet. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cook time, it’s an easy and versatile addition to your weekly meal rotation, offering a taste of South African tradition in every bite. Complete your culinary journey with this comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and prevent sticking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, turmeric, cinnamon stick, and salt. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice and raisins to the saucepan, stirring to combine the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid while cooking to ensure even steaming.
After 20 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to finish steaming.
Carefully remove the lid and take out the cinnamon stick. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
Serve the South African Yellow Rice warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own for a delightful burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1379 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 829 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
