Yellow Rice with Raisins

• 3 3/4 cups water
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• One 1-inch piece of tangerine or orange zest, white pith removed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup raisins (about 3 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons sugar

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the rice, cardamom, cinnamon stick, tangerine zest, salt and turmeric.
2. Stir well and bring to a boil.
3. Cover and cook over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat.
5. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the raisins and sugar and remove from the heat.
7. Add the rice to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
8. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

water, longgrain rice, pods, cinnamon, orange zest, salt, turmeric, unsalted butter, almonds, raisins, sugar

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/yellow-rice-with-raisins (may not work)