South African sweet rice with raisins
6
Points®
Total Time
24 min
Prep
6 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
The perfect side dish can make any meal shine and this one is ready in just 24 minutes! African-inspired, this side dish will elevate your meal to a whole new level. Lemon zest and just a hint of cinnamon give this sweet rice dish a bright, warm note. The earthy rice and sweet hits of raisins make this a perfect pairing with roasted chicken and pork or serve with a simply roasted piece of salmon. Make it a delicious vegan bowl with seared seitan or tofu and some wilted spinach. Use golden raisins in place of standard raisins for a jewel-like appearance, great for dinner parties. The warming comfort of these flavors will charm kids and adults and may become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Water
4 cup(s)
Uncooked white rice
2 cup(s), long-grain
Raisins
½ cup(s), chopped
Sugar
1 tsp
Kosher salt
1 tsp
Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp
Lemon zest
1 Tbsp, minced, or more to taste