Best 3 Cape Malay Rice Recipes

Cape Malay rice is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its aromatic blend of spices and flavors. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of the Cape Malay community in South Africa, this dish embodies the fusion of diverse culinary influences, combining elements from Malay, Indonesian, and African cuisines. With its fragrant basmati rice as the foundation, Cape Malay rice is elevated by an array of ingredients, including aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander, tantalizing dried fruits such as raisins and apricots, and savory meats such as chicken or lamb. This dish promises an explosion of flavors with every bite, making it a true celebration of culinary diversity.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CAPE MALAY CHICKEN CURRY WITH YELLOW RICE

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Spice up chicken thighs in a South African curry, packed with flavourful spices and served with a side of sweet, fragrant rice

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

2 tbsp sunflower or rapeseed oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves , finely grated
2 tbsp finely grated ginger
5 cloves
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
seeds from 8 cardamom pods , lightly crushed
1 cinnamon stick , snapped in half
1 large red chilli , halved, deseeded and sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp mango chutney
1 chicken stock cube , crumbled
12 bone-in chicken thighs , skin removed
500g potato , cut into chunks
small pack coriander , chopped
50g butter
350g basmati rice
50g raisins
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground white pepper
1 cinnamon stick , snapped in half
8 cardamom pods , lightly crushed

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large, wide pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened, stirring every now and then. Stir in the garlic, ginger and cloves, and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently to stop it sticking. Add all the remaining spices and the fresh chilli, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes with 2 cans of water, plus the chutney and crumbled stock cube.
Add the chicken thighs, pushing them under the liquid, then cover the pan and leave to cook for 35 mins. Stir well, add the potatoes and cook uncovered for 15-20 mins more until they are tender. Stir in the coriander.
About 10 mins before you want to serve, make the rice. Put the butter, rice, raisins, sugar and spices in a large pan with 550ml water and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to the boil and, when the butter has melted, stir, cover and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave undisturbed for 5 mins. Fluff up and serve with the curry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CAPE MALAY YELLOW RICE WITH RAISINS

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Make and share this Cape Malay Yellow Rice With Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sackville

Categories Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
1/2 cup pitted raisins
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
2 teaspoons butter
1 piece of whole cinnamon
2 1/2 cups boiling water

Steps:

Clean the rice and place all the ingredients in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
Bring the rice to a boil, then lower heat and simmer very slowly until the water has entirely evaporated.
Remove the cinnamon stick and fluff the rice gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 603.2, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 3.8

CAPE MALAY RICE

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This Rice is very good with Babotie but when cold makes also a delicious Seafood salad - add canned tuna mixed with yogurt and lemon juice and dress with shrimps or prawns.

Provided by Hannelu

Categories South African

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup rice (I used Basmati Rice)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 cup sultanas or 1/2 cup currants
slivered toasted almond

Steps:

Melt butter in pot.
Add rice and spices.
Fry gently for a few minutes to extract flavour from spices.
Add water, sultanas and vinegar and bring to boil, stir well.
Simmer till done (about 20 minutes).
Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 18.6, Protein 4.2

Tips:

Use high-quality rice: Basmati or jasmine rice are good choices for Cape Malay rice.
Rinse the rice before cooking: This helps remove the starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
Add aromatics to the pot: Onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric are all common aromatics used in Cape Malay rice.
Use a flavorful broth: Chicken or vegetable broth will add flavor to the rice.
Cook the rice over low heat: This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Let the rice rest before serving: This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors.

Conclusion:

Cape Malay rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to make. By following these tips, you can make perfect Cape Malay rice every time. Serve it as a side dish or main course, and enjoy the unique flavors of this South African dish.