Rice Salad

Boil the rice in salted water, with the ginger slices, for about 15 minutes: the rice should not be soft, but just firm, al dente. Drain carefully, then remove the ginger slices. You can chop them fine, if you like ginger, and add to the rice later.

While the rice is still warm, season it with freshly ground black pepper, a little salt, the cumin, and raisins. Add just enough oli