TURMERIC RICE (BORRIE RYS)

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This recipe comes from South Africa. Borrie is the Afrikaans word for turmeric or yellow. Borrie rys is customarily served with curry dishes or stews. Historically this is known as "funeral rice" because it was often served at funeral feasts.

Provided by AbsurdBookNerd

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat water and butter over high heat until water boils.
  • Stir in rice, turmeric, salt, and cinnamon. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat, add raisins, and fluff with fork. Cover and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  • Can be made in rice cooker on regular setting, add raisins at end of cycle and let sit on warm for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 316.9, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.6

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