Name: Yellow Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground turmeric; 2 slices fresh ginger, about 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick; 2 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) parboiled long grain white rice; 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth; 1/4 cup (60 ml) Zante currants; 1 tablespoons (15 ml) sugar (optional); Salt and pepper

Ingredients

2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground turmeric
2 slices fresh ginger, about 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) parboiled long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth
1/4 cup (60 ml) Zante currants
1 tablespoons (15 ml) sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a saucepan, gently heat the turmeric, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon stick in the butter for about 1 minute. Add the rice and coat thoroughly.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove the ginger slices and spices. Adjust the seasoning.

Note from Ricardo

Yellow rice, also called geelrys, is a traditional South African side dish. It is often served with bobotie.

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