DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Put the rice, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, sugar and water in a pot. Bring to the boil, stir once, then cover and turn the heat down low.
DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
RICE · DINNER
Yellow Rice with Raisins
South African yellow rice (geelrys) with turmeric, cinnamon and raisins, the classic side for bobotie. Serves 6.
Total time30 min
YieldServes 6
DietVegetarian
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Step 2
Simmer for 15 minutes, add the raisins on top, cover again and cook for 5 minutes more, until the water is absorbed.
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Step 3
Take off the heat and leave covered for five minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick, add the butter and fluff with a fork.
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Cooking notes
Rinse the rice first if you like the grains separate.
Turmeric stains: wipe spills straight away.
Cool leftover rice quickly and refrigerate it within two hours.
Good to know
Bobotie is the classic partner. It also goes well with curries, bredie and sosaties.
Yes. Traditional yellow rice is lightly sweet, but it is good without sugar too.
Yes. Use about 1 litre of water and cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
About this recipe
Geelrys, yellow rice, is coloured with turmeric and lightly sweetened with sugar and raisins. It is the traditional side for bobotie and most Cape Malay dishes.
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