Geelrys (Yellow Rice)

Method

1. 1

   Toast the rice in the oil with the turmeric and cinnamon stick over medium heat, stirring, until every grain is coated gold, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about a finger's width, and stir in the sugar.

3. 3

   Add the raisins, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.

4. 4

   Take the pot off the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes so the last of the steam finishes the grains.

5. 5

   Fluff with a fork, pull out the cinnamon stick, and marvel at the color before it meets bobotie.

   💡 The raisins plump into little sweet ambushes — distribute them fairly or hear about it.