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.

📝 Ingredients

• 150 grams rice (basmati or jasmine)
• 225 grams chicken stock (vegetable stock or water)
• 3 grams salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 3 each bay leaves
• 25 grams butter (unsalted)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash 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.
2. 2Mix everything. Add everything into saucepan or rice cooker.
3. 3Cook rice. Bring to a boil, cover with lid, and turn to minimum heat. Set timer for 15 minutes.
4. 4Serve. Once 15 minutes have passed, remove from the heat. Let it stand for 3 to more minutes and serve.