Cape Malay Spiced Yellow Rice (South African Heritage Dish)

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

• 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice

• 2 cups water

• 1 tbsp butter or ghee

• 1 small cinnamon stick

• 2–3 whole cloves

• 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

• ½ tsp ground turmeric

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for authentic sweetness)

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp golden raisins (sultanas)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice
   Wash rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. Prepare the Nutri-stahl 1 QT
   Place the saucepan on medium heat. Add butter/ghee, then sauté cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom for 30 seconds until aromatic.

3. Add Rice & Spices
   Stir in the rice, coating with the spiced butter. Add turmeric and mix well for a bright yellow color.

4. Simmer & Steam
   Add water, salt, and sugar. Stir once, then bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and let it steam for 15–20 minutes.

5. Finish
   Add raisins, fluff gently with a fork, and cover again for 2 minutes to let the raisins soften in the steam.