Yellow Rice with Raisins Recipe

Name: Yellow Rice with Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 3/4 cups water; 2 cups long-grain rice; 3 cardamom pods; 1/2 cinnamon stick; One 1-inch piece of tangerine or orange zest, white pith removed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup sliced almonds (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup raisins (about 3 ounces); 3 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

3 3/4 cups water
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cardamom pods
1/2 cinnamon stick
One 1-inch piece of tangerine or orange zest, white pith removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup raisins (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons sugar

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the rice, cardamom, cinnamon stick, tangerine zest, salt and turmeric.
2
Stir well and bring to a boil.
3
Cover and cook over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat.
5
Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the raisins and sugar and remove from the heat.
7
Add the rice to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
8
Transfer to a bowl and serve.

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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: 3 3/4 cups water, 2 cups long-grain rice, 3 cardamom pods, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Yellow Rice with Raisins 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.

Yellow Rice with Raisins

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