Geelrys (South African Yellow Rice With Raisins) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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, white or brown
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup raisins (sultanas are best)
butter (optional)

Preparation

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.
Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for another 5-10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Optional, Stir 1-2 tablespoons of butter into the cooked rice at the end.