South African Yellow Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

South African Yellow Rice

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric

3 tablespoons white sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup black raisins

1 tablespoon butter

2 ½ cups water

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Directions

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

South African Yellow Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 295.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4g 8%

Carbohydrates: 63.5g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 21.7g

Fat: 3.4g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 89.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 108.3mcg 27%

Calcium: 28.8mg 3%

Iron: 2.8mg 15%

Magnesium: 20mg 7%

Potassium: 230.8mg 7%

Sodium: 316.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 30.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.