South African Yellow Rice

South African Yellow Rice
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    175

A vibrant and fragrant side dish that embodies the warmth of South African cuisine. This golden rice, infused with turmeric and sweet spices, is a delightful accompaniment to rich stews, flavorful curries, or grilled meats. A simple yet captivating recipe that brings a taste of the Cape to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    64 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    316 mg
  • Sugar
    22 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, salt, turmeric, sugar, cinnamon, drained raisins, butter, and water. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat, uncovered. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender and fluffy. (25 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the steam to further fluff the rice. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Keep warm until ready to serve.

For a richer flavor, try using coconut milk instead of water.
A pinch of cardamom or a bay leaf added during cooking can enhance the aromatic profile.
If you prefer a less sweet rice, reduce the amount of sugar to your liking.
This rice pairs perfectly with Bobotie, a traditional South African minced meat dish.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 58 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Christian Fay

    I love the addition of cinnamon and turmeric, it gives the rice such a warm and comforting flavor.

  • Keenan Sipes

    My family absolutely loves this yellow rice! It's a great side dish to almost any meal.

  • Ismael Bogisich

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the rice turns out perfectly every time!

  • Armani Glover

    I added a pinch of cardamom, as suggested, and it was amazing!

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