South African Sweet Rice with Raisins

By smaier

Course: side dishes
PointsPlus™ Value: 5
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 6 min
Cooking Time: 18 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 cup(s) water
• 2 cup(s) uncooked white rice, long-grain
• 1/2 cup(s) raisins, chopped
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest, minced, or more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium-size saucepan, combine water, rice, raisins, sugar, salt, and cinnamon; set over high heat. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is done, about 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in lemon zest; fluff with a fork and serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.