Cape Malay Yellow Rice with Raisins

"This Cape Malay rice dish is always attractive served with curries or bobotie. The amount of turmeric you use is up to you, but I prefer a slightly lighter yellow rice. Children adore rice made this way as it presents itself as an exciting nibble rather than the stodgy white stuff smothered in gravy." Meryl Grebe

• 200g (1 cup) white rice
• 75g (1/2 cup) pitted raisins
• 5ml (1 teaspoon) salt
• 4ml (3/4 teaspoon) turmeric
• 10ml ( 2 teaspoons) butter
• 1 piece of whole cinnamon
• 500ml (2 1/2 cups) boiling water

METHOD

Clean the rice, picking out any grains that are not pure white.

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.

Serves: 4 - 6

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Meryl Grebe

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