Elevate your culinary creations with the delicate fragrance and fluffy texture of white basmati rice. This exquisite grain, sourced from the fertile fields of Asia, offers a delightful combination of taste and nutrition.
Why Choose White Basmati Rice?
Before cooking, rinse the basmati rice gently in water. Repeat 2-3 times. Soak in cold water for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
Open Pan Method
For each 250g of rice take 1.25l of water in a large saucepan. Bring water to boil. Pour rice gently into the boiling water, stir and allow to cook for about 10 minutes. Check rice for tenderness. Drain excess water and serve in a flat dish.
Covered Pan Method
For each 250g of rice take 450ml of water. Pour rice into the water and bring to boil. Stir and cover with a tight lid. Allow cooking on low heat for 10 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and allow 5 minutes to steam before serving in a flat dish.
NOTE: The Deli is not responsible for damage caused by wear and tear or gradual changes from light, weather, or atmosphere, unless it results from an accident or unforeseen event that is not otherwise excluded.
We ship to the whole of South Africa. In Cape Town, we service a large part of the Peninsula through partnerships with local couriers. In the rest of the country, we make use of Cloud Logistics, TheCourierGuy, and various other couriers to deliver your products as soon as possible.
Please note that we are based in Bellville, Cape Town, and we do not have branches in other locations.
Parcels in and around Cape Town are normally the next day after shipping.
Parcels to the rest of the country and in major areas are normally delivered in 3-4 working days, although parcels to KwaZulu-Natal tend to take up to 4-5 days. Parcels to outlying towns and areas can take even longer, as these towns are normally not serviced every day.
Overnight delivery (only to certain areas) is available at an extra cost. Please contact us directly should this be required.
Days are calculated from when we confirmed the order is ready. All couriers work on a normal 5-day work week, excluding weekends and public holidays. Parcels are picked up at our premises in the afternoon, so orders received and fully paid by 12:00 are normally couriered the same day. (Note that EFTs must show in our bank accounts.)
You are also more than welcome to pick-up your order at The Deli, or to organise a courier to collect it from us. Pick-up can only happen once you have been notified that your order is ready. Pick-ups are Monday to Thursday, 08:00 till 18:00, and Fridays 08:00 till 16:00, excluding weekends and public holidays.
We offer free shipping* on orders over R 1 000 to any destination in South Africa.
* The following destinations might have a surcharge: Chain stores, Power stations, Hospitals, Plots & Farms.
For orders under R 1 000 we do charge shipping.
Cape Town and surrounding areas: R 80 / order
Rest of SA: R 100 / order
If you would prefer to make use of your own courier services or do a pick-up yourself, please indicate and contact us after you have placed the order. Once your order is ready you will be notified. Your courier needs to pick-up the parcel at Unit 9, Rosen Park, 23 Bella Rosa St, Rosenpark, Durbanville, 7550. Please see above for the normal pick-up times.
Did you know that we have a Foodie Points program? And if so, do you know how to redeem your points?
We introduced our Foodie Points on 23 May 2023. Since then, whether you shop using your browser or our mobile app (either for iPhone or Android), you will earn points for each order placed.
You can sign up at any point and time, and all the orders you've placed after 23 May will be counted towards points.
These are just the basic steps to partake in our Foodie Points program. If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@thedeli.co.za with your request.
