Friday, June 11, 2010

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 BobotieI 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.



36 comments:

  1. Another of my favourite recipes, BUT, I only ever use South African 'Tastic Rice' which thankfully I can buy in the UK. Nothing else cooks as well for me. Diane

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  2. I have seen a similar rice dish in Indian kitchen too....looks very tempting!

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  3. Hi Diane, next year when I go to South Africa I am going to look for that brand of rice. I love to try new products.

    Angie, I have also had a dish similar to this India. When I go there this time, I am going to try to get the recipe.

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  4. Adventures in Domestic Cooking, give it a try, I think you will like it.

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  5. I always try to make a dish of rice with my dinner meals. I love the addition of the little bit of sugar and the turmeric. It looks so delish Linda!

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  6. Hi Linda! This recipe is great; love it with the tumeric and raisins!

    I just listened to your radio show and really enjoyed it ~ it's excellent! You have a great radio voice and a cool sense of humor! Thanks so much for mentioning me on your show; I was thrilled!!! You're right, it's Cary, IL. :-)

    Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to listening to it in the future!!!

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  7. This looks like some mighty delicious rice!

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  8. Thanks Pam! I meant to mention your blog address but forgot. Next week I will do the radio segment on the phone from Washington DC. I will be sure to mention your blog site then. Thanks for listening!

    Oh Kathleen, the rice was so good!

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  9. You left there before the World Cup started;)

    But this colorful dish reminds me of the colorful banners, jerseys, and horns on the news tonight as the festivals began.

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  10. Looks like a beautiful side...thanks for sharing! I bet it tastes delicious! My problem is I usually eat the sides like they are the main...can't get enough! Have a great weekend!

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  11. Hey Chris you are right, the color of the rice does look like the yellow in the South African jersey I purchased for my son.

    A La Graham, I am a big side dish fan too!

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  12. Great! I'll be listening! You are doing a wonderful thing and your food is the best!

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  13. Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog!!
    Haha, well I don't think my parents would mind, I'll ask!! haha, you're so funny!
    =)

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  14. Pam, I am glad you are my blogging buddy! You are so encouraging!

    Adventures in Domestic Cooking, you must have great parents, because they raised you to be a wonderful young lady!

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  15. I'm always amazed by how many cultures have tucked within their cuisine dishes that are much the same. Yellow rice is certainly one that's traveled round the globe. Yours looks and sounds delicious. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  16. Mary, I also find that amazing. When I go to India, I have a dish that is almost exactly like this one.

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  17. South Africa! Wow~ what a great post at the right timing! Only if they would stop blowing the vuvuzelas nonstop!

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  18. Mr. Pineapple Man, Our friends were complaining about that when we were there. They said it makes it impossible to really enjoy the game with all that noise.

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  19. What a delicious sounding rice! I never had raisins in rice before - except rice pudding. It's different - in a good way!

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  20. This sounds like a really delicious serving rice. The raisins and cinnamon are a nice flavor combination. The lemon really freshens it up too. I could easily eat a lot of this rice.

    I am enjoying the journey to South Africa with you.

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  21. Give it a try Cinnamon-Girl, I think you would like it.

    Vela, I always get seconds when this rice is served. I am glad you are enjoying the South Africa posts.

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  23. It's quite similar to Indian rice but addition of raisin really make the difference....

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  24. What an intersting dish. I love rice dishes and it is always great to be introduced to a new one. Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers!

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  25. It is delicious Simply Life! Give it a try.

    Yenta Mary, thanks for the award! I will fulfill the award requirements later today:)

    Treat and Trick, that is what I thought when I fist tasted the dish. Give it a try with the raisins. I think your family would like it.

    Thanks Larzaro Cooks! I love rice too.

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  26. The bobotie and rice have gotten my attention... I think this would be a very interesting combination. Gonna have to give it a try.

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  27. yellow rice is yummy with curry! :)

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  28. Noni, I am glad you are going to give it a try! The dishes would be perfect for a World Cup party.

    Faithy, that is the way I usually eat it in India.

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  29. Wow, love the vivid color of your rice...it sure must taste delicious...love the raisin in it...
    by the way, thank you so much for visiting my site ;-)

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  30. Juliana, I love the color too! And the raisins add a sweet taste to this savory dish.

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  31. I love sweet and savory rice. This looks fabulous!

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  32. This looks so good... the color is so pretty. :) I think I'm going to try this out this week!

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