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Yellow rice in a brown ceramic bowl.
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Geel Rys(Yellow Rice)

Geelrys, or yellow rice, is a classic South African recipe for making regular steamed rice more exciting. This 15-minute recipe gives you golden yellow, fluffy rice with a buttery chicken flavor and a warming turmeric and bay leaf aroma.
Author Charlé Visser
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 portions
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Cape Malay, Indian, South African

Ingredients

  • 150 grams (1 cups) rice - basmati or jasmine
  • 225 grams (1 cups) chicken stock - vegetable stock or water
  • 3 grams (½ teaspoon) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) turmeric
  • 3 each (3 each) bay leaves
  • 25 grams (2 tablespoon) butter - unsalted

Instructions

  • Wash rice. Pour some cold water into the rice, gently swirl with your hand, and pour out the cloudy water. Repeat this process until the water runs clear, usually taking 2 to 3 rinses.
  • Mix everything. Add everything into saucepan or rice cooker.
  • Cook rice. Bring to a boil, cover with lid, and turn to minimum heat. Set timer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve. Once 15 minutes have passed, remove from the heat. Let it stand for 3 to more minutes and serve.

Notes

Make it vegan
  • Use vegetable stock or plain water instead of chicken broth and butter with non-animal fat like olive oil or coconut oil.
Success tips
  • Rinse the rice first — This gets rid of powdery starch and makes fluffier rice. Use a strainer under cool water before cooking.
  • Set a timer — It's essential to cook the rice for the correct amount of time. Use your phone or a kitchen timer.
  • Don't peek — Keep the lid on. Removing the lid lets heat and moisture escape, preventing it from cooking properly.
Important: If using a rice cooker, you need to multiply this recipe by four for the best results.
Storage and Reheating
  • Storage—Leftover yellow rice can be kept for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Freezing — Store for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen yellow rice overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Reheating — Sprinkle with water or chicken broth, cover with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave over medium power for 2 to 3 minutes. You can also warm your leftover yellow rice in a saucepan with a splash of water until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 100grams Calories: 204kcal Carbohydrates: 33g Protein: 4g Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 413mg Potassium: 108mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 204IU Vitamin C: 0.5mg Calcium: 20mg Iron: 1mg
Keywords:geel rys, yellow rice
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