Turmeric Raisin Rice
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons butter
- ¼cup finely chopped onion
- 1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1cup converted rice
- ⅓cup raisins
- 1teaspoon turmeric
- 2sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
- 4drop Tabasco sauce
- 1bay leaf
- 1½cups water
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
273 calories; 6 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 396 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the rice, raisins, turmeric, thyme, Tabasco, bay leaf, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring. Cover the pot tightly and simmer for 17 minutes.
- Step 2
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Distribute the remaining butter through the rice. Keep the rice covered in a warm place until it is served.
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Comments
This was excellent. The amount of raisins was just right. I added some chopped lightly salted pistachio nuts which added protein and texture.
Used brown basmati rice and it was delicious. Added more hot sauce, four drops is basically nothing!