Yellow rice for Bobotie (Geelrys)

Ingredients

• 350 gram (12.4 oz) Basmati rice, rinsed (or other long-grain rice)
• 60 gram (2.1 oz) butter (roughly 4 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon castor sugar, heaped
• 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 6 Cardamom pods, shelled and seeds crushed in a mortar and pestle (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 6 tablespoons raisins (or sultanas)
• 800 millilitre (3 1/3 US cups) water

Instructions

1. 1

   Add all the ingredients and water to a large lidded saucepan, then give it a quick stir.We highly recommend using a cast iron casserole dish (Dutch oven), but any lidded saucepan will do.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Give it another quick stir.

3. 3

   Cover the saucepan with the lid and leave to simmer undisturbed over low heat for 12 minutes.

4. 4

   After 12 minutes, take a quick look to see if all the water has been absorbed. If not, simmer for a few minutes longer.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and keep the lid on tightly. Let it rest undisturbed for an additional 10-15 minutes.

6. 6

   Fluff up the cooked rice with a fork and serve warm with bobotie or any other main of your choice.