Geelrys

Ingredients

• Water or stock -- 4 cups
• Long-grain rice -- 2 1/2 cups
• Turmeric -- 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon stick -- 1
• Ground cinnamon -- 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar -- 1-2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper -- to taste
• Raisins -- 1/2 cup

Method

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.

Variations

• Golden raisins (sultanas) work very with this dish.
• Use brown sugar if you like.
• Stir 1-2 tablespoons of butter into the cooked rice at the end.