Geelrys (south African Yellow Rice With Raisins)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water or 4 cups stock
• 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 -2 tablespoon sugar, or brown
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup raisins (sultanas are best)
• butter (optional)

Recipe

• 1 add the water or stock to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 2 remove from heat and set aside, covered, for another 5-10 minutes. discard cinnamon stick, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
• 3 optional, stir 1-2 tablespoons of butter into the cooked rice at the end.