Yellow Rice with Raisins

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This delicious South African side dish has turmeric which gives it the yellow color.

Serves 4

Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

1 cup long grained rice, washed
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1 tablespoon butter
Enough water to cover rice
2 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon turmeric
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Ingredients:

Add the rice, turmeric, cinnamon and salt to a large saucepan, cover with water and boil for 20 min.

Remove from heat, pour off any remaining liquid, stir in the raisins and cover pan with lid to steam for 30 minutes.

Transfer to a serving dish and remove the cinnamon. Stir in the butter and sugar and serve at once.