Geelrys (South African Yellow Rice With Raisins)
photo by Elmotoo
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 4 cups water or 4 cups stock
- 2 1⁄2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 -2 tablespoon sugar, white or brown
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 cup raisins (sultanas are best)
- butter (optional)
directions
- Add the water or stock to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for another 5-10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
- Optional, Stir 1-2 tablespoons of butter into the cooked rice at the end.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Nif_H
Canada
I love great food and I particularly like trying cuisines new to me! Although I don't prepare as much food as I used to, creating in my kitchen is still one of my favourite things to do. Enjoy!