South African Recipe: Yellow Rice

Bobotie and Yellow Rice

Last week I posted a recipe for Bobotie.  This week I am posting the side dish they served with the Bobotie.  I loved this rice dish!  It was sweet and savory at the same time.  Once again, I talked my friend into giving me her family recipe.

Yellow Rice

1 cup raisins

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar 

1 teaspoon lemon rind

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 cinnamon stick

2 cups white rice

In large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.  Add all ingredients except the rice.  Boil 2 minutes. Add rice. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat.  Cover, simmer 20 minutes.  Remove lemon rind and cinnamon stick before serving.

Next week will be my last week to post pictures and recipes from my trip to South Africa.  My pictures on Tuesday will be a few of my favorite things to eat and drink in South Africa.  On Friday, I will post my husband's favorite South African dessert.