Geelrys is one of many South African dishes with roots in the Dutch East Indies. This sunny yellow side dish is the traditional accompaniment to Recipe #456518. Enjoy!
Ingredients: [‘water’, ‘long-grain rice’, ‘turmeric’, ‘cinnamon stick’, ‘ground cinnamon’, ‘sugar’, ‘salt and pepper’, ‘raisins’, ‘butter’]
Quantity of 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”]
Number of Servings: 4
Steps: [‘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.’]