Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Wed, 03 Feb 1999 20:53:57 -0500
After months of research and development, I am ready to unveil the
World Wide Recipes "Cute-O-Meter", and this food funny from"CDROMAGE"
scored a perfect ten.
A mother and her young son returned from the grocery store and began
putting away the groceries. The boy opened the box of animal crackers
and spread them all over the table. "What are you doing?" his mother
asked. "The box says you can't eat them if the seal is broken," the
boy explained."I'm looking for the seal."
Today we have an exotic recipe from southern Africa in celebration of
Black History Month. This dish is an interesting variation on the old
yellow rice thing, and the combination of sweet and savory seasonings
make it as versatile as it is delicious. Next time someone you know
says they don't like rice, try this dish on them.
Yellow Rice with Raisins
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter or olive oil
1 cup (250 ml) uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups boiling water
One 2 inch (5 cm) piece of cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground turmeric
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
A pinch of crumbled saffron threads or ground saffron
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 cup (125 ml) seedless raisins
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar or more, to taste
Melt the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat. Add the rice and
cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the remaining
ingredients except for the sugar and simmer, tightly covered, until
the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat
and discard the cinnamon. Sprinkle the sugar on top of the rice and
fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
Fluff the rice again prior to serving. Serves 4 to 6.
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