Sweet Rice

A Moroccan-style sweet rice seasoned with cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, orange juice and raisins.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup granulated sugar

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine rice, butter, salt, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, juice, water, raisins and sugar in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Replace cover. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.