Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins
Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins is softly fragrant and lightly sweet, with turmeric lending a golden hue and cinnamon adding warm depth. Plump raisins punctuate the fluffy grains, offering pops of sweetness that pair beautifully with rich, saucy mains like curries or bobotie. Serve it for dinner when you want a comforting side that balances spice and sweetness.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, mix the rice, salt, turmeric, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, butter, and water.
- 2
Bring to a boil without a lid.
- 3
Once boiling, lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- 4
Take off the heat and fluff with a fork.
- 5
Keep warm until serving.
- Calories 326.06 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 4.33 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 71.05 g 26%
- Total Fat 3.29 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.11 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 26.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 27.37 g --
- Added Sugars 6.21 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 30.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 165.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cape Malay Style Yellow Rice with Raisins is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Turmeric, and Raisin. Each serving provides about 326.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Turmeric, Raisin, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins healthy?
- Cape Malay–Style Yellow Rice with Raisins has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 326.06 calories and 4.33 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.11 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.21 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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