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.

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