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South African Yellow Rice

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"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. Also usually served with Bobotie: There is a good recipe by Caryn on this site."
South African Yellow Rice Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 20 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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 black 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. 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. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Keep warm until serving time.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by CookingDownUnder 
This dish was really sweet and I only used 2/3 of the sugar. I also served it with Bobotie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by ahoffort 
Very good and easy. I just threw all of the ingredients into the rice cooker. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by Salihah 
Super Delicious! So glad I tried this recipe! I used Sucanat instead of sugar, in the same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by SimonKim 
Its just to good to be true, well that was not the case. This soothing yellow colored rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by Basg 
I made this with brown rice. I used 3 1/4 cups of water and lengthened cooking time to nearly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by TRMARSHALL32 
I must admit I was a bit nervous about the raisins in rice but it was so delicious. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2008 by CharChar 
i made this for my family and they really liked it.... i did half the sugar and it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by Mister Umpire 
We had this with some 'South African Boerwors' from Uli's at Pike Place Market. I thought it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by mama jenn 
I actually cooked this for the first time for my college culture class..several people... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2006 by Dalya 
I agree it was too sweet - but next time I’ll make it with 1/2 the sugar it will be perfect.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
South African Yellow Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

  • Total Fat: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 4.1g

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