Funeral Rice Recipe

Name: Funeral Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters water; 400 g rice; 10 ml salt; 20 g yellow sugar; 3 ml saffron or 10 ml turmeric; 3 cinnamon sticks or 3 pieces cassia; 8 cardamom seeds; 15 ml naartjie peel, cut into strips; 50 g butter; 75 g sultanas, mixed with raisins; 75 g raisins or 150 g seedless raisins

Servings: persons

1 1/2 liters water
400 g rice
10 ml salt
20 g yellow sugar
3 ml saffron or 10 ml turmeric
3 cinnamon sticks or 3 pieces cassia
8 cardamom seeds
15 ml naartjie peel, cut into strips
50 g butter
75 g sultanas, mixed with raisins
75 g raisins or 150 g seedless raisins

1
Heat the water to boiling point in a large saucepan.
2
Meanwhile, rinse the rice, and place it in the boiling water.
3
Stir in the salt, sugar and saffron, and add the sticks of cinnamon, cardamom seeds and naartjie peel.
4
Cover, reduce the heat and then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour off the water.
6
Add the butter, sultanas and raisins and stir to blend.
7
Spoon into a colander.
8
Meanwhile, boil a kettleful of water and pour it into the saucepan in which the rice was cooked.
9
Heat to boiling point.
10
Place the colander of rice on top, cover and steam until the rice has swollen and the raisins are soft and plump.

657

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 liters water, 400 g rice, 10 ml salt, 20 g yellow sugar, and more.

Yes, Funeral Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Funeral Rice

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