Geelrys (Yellow Rice) Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Bokenpop aka Mad

"Another truly South African taste experience. There are many versions of this recipe and this is mine. I serve this rice with frikkadelle accompanied by a simple beet salad and steamed greenbeans."

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Ready In:
35mins

Ingredients:
9
Serves:

4

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ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon butter

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directions

  • Place rice, water, brown sugar, salt, turmeric and cinnamon stick in a pot.
  • Boil over high heat 20 minutes.
  • Drain excess water.
  • Add remaining ingredients and steam rice until soft and fluffy.
  • Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

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  1. Made for ZWT4 – Wonderful rice. The only thing I changed was the amount of salt, since I have a low sodium tolerance. So I only added 1 teaspoon. And DBF agreed it was just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    Benthe Danish

  2. This was good but the tumeric needed to be increased quite a lot, I used vegetable broth in place of water and added in some cayenne pepper, next time I make it I will also add in some saffron to kick up the flavor, all in all we enjoyed it, thanks for sharing!...Kitten

    Kittencalrecipezazz

  3. I wasn't sure after the first taste if I liked it... but after a few bites, I did!! I think the raisins and cinnamon make this rice so flavourful. Never tried Geelrys before so I can't compare, but your rice was tasty! I would cook it a little less next time because I found the rice a bit overcooked. Thanks Bokenpop!

    Redsie

  4. Very nice. I enjoyed these sweet tinge and the cinammon flavor worked very well too. I used golden raisins

    RecipeTsarina

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  1. This was good but the tumeric needed to be increased quite a lot, I used vegetable broth in place of water and added in some cayenne pepper, next time I make it I will also add in some saffron to kick up the flavor, all in all we enjoyed it, thanks for sharing!...Kitten

    Kittencalrecipezazz

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Bokenpop aka Mad

Milford, Delaware

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I was born and raised in South Africa but now live in Delaware USA. Since I can remember I have been cooking! My first real cooking experience was when I was 7. I came home from school one afternoon and felt like French toast. My elder brother was home with his friends and did not want to make it for me, so I got a pan out, put it on the stove, turned the stove on to high. After that I could not remember what to do, but I knew that French toast involved bread so I put the bread in the hot pan without grease and poured milk over it! Oy vey... My brother's friend asked me what I was trying to make and I told him. He laughed and told me I was making it wrong but he also taught me how to make French toast the right way. I came home every day after that and made French toast. I felt so confident with the little bit of knowledge I had acquired that I soon started experimenting with other things. Nothing was going to stop me! The first full meal I ever made for my family was boiled rice and oven roasted chicken pieces with a steamed vegetable medley. I was 8 years old and my mom was in hospital. My dad was struggling to hold down an intensely busy job, keep the family going and be with my mom, so I thought I would help him. I don't think he believed that I had done it on my own. I remember telling him that I read in a cookery book how to make a roast chicken but I did not know what "a" rosemary was so I just put the chicken in the dish without it. Decades later with a myriad tried and tested recipes behind me - flops and failures included - I know my way around any food item and kitchen utensil, much to my family's delight!

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FAQs

Why does yellow rice taste so good? ›

Seasonings. Turmeric brings warm flavors to any dish it's added to. Flavor-wise, it is very earthy, almost bitter and musky, with a bit of peppery spice. There is also a bit of spice coming from the yellow curry powder and ground ginger.

What is Mexican yellow rice made of? ›

Ingredients You Need

We use turmeric for a lovely hue and subtle earthy flavor. However, feel free to use a pinch of annatto or saffron to create your version of yellow rice! For this Mexican yellow rice recipe, you need: Dried long-grain rice – white rice is classic but you can use brown.

Do you wash seasoned yellow rice? ›

Rinsing it does make it less starchy. Whether you rinse it or not it will still turn out fine. Don't touch until it's done. Let it sit 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff the rice with a fork.

How do you make Zatarain's yellow rice? ›

Usage Tips
  1. MIX 2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover.
  2. SIMMER 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  3. REMOVE from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Is yellow rice the healthiest? ›

Because of the turmeric, yellow rice provides anti-inflammatory benefits. Additionally, it contains riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. Plus, you'll find that yellow rice has minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium.

Why do some Chinese restaurants have yellow rice? ›

Actually, the yellow colour of the fried rice came from the beaten eggs. The beaten eggs is the one that gives the yellow colour to the Fried Rice. This type of Fried Rice is called “Golden Egg Fried Rice.”

What ethnicity is yellow rice? ›

Yellow rice is a traditional yellow-colored rice dish in Iranian, West Asian, Moroccan, Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Caribbean, Portuguese, Filipino, Afghan, Indian, Sri Lankan, South African and Indonesian cuisines.

What is Carolina yellow rice? ›

With a vibrant yellow hue, and fragrant aroma, yellow rice is prepared with a bold combination of spices like saffron, annatto and turmeric. Make any dish shine by serving with a colorful family favorite side dish like yellow rice.

What is the difference between yellow and Mexican rice? ›

One of the main differences between these two rice dishes is that Mexican rice is fluffier and tends not to stick together. Whilst Spanish Rice is known for that rich yellow color, Mexican Rice is best known for its reddish orange hue that it gets from being cooked with cumin.

How do you make yellow rice not crispy? ›

Whatever the case, if your rice is looking dried out, or the texture is still hard or crunchy when all the liquid has been absorbed, add up to ½ cup water and return to a simmer with the lid on. Be patient. Don't raise the temperature to rush the rice—that'll just put you right back where you started.

Can you leave yellow rice out overnight? ›

If you're serving the rice and place it in a bowl on your table at room temperature, then it must be refrigerated within two hours of cooking. If the rice sits out for two hours at room temperature or one hour if the temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above (like eating outdoors), then the rice should be tossed.

Why is my yellow rice mushy? ›

Too much water

Different types of rice have different rice-to-water ratios. If you don't use the appropriate amount, then your rice will turn out mushy.

How do restaurants make fried rice yellow? ›

The golden yellow color comes from the egg yolk. The method of making golden fried rice is different from classic fried rice. The egg is mixed with rice directly before stir-frying. If you want your golden fried rice to be more “yellow”, you can add more egg yolks.

Does Zatarain's yellow rice have MSG? ›

Ingredients: Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice (Rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Salt, Onion, Red And Green Bell Pepper, Monosodium Glutamate (Flavor Enhancer), Sugar, Garlic, Spices (Including Turmeric, Red Pepper), Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten And Soy Protein, Dextrose, Corn Syrup ...

How is yellow rice different from white? ›

Yellow rice is white rice with spices, such as saffron or turmeric, used to give it the yellow color. While recipes vary, coconut milk and onions are often added to the yellow rice in addition to the spices. In many cultures, especially Indonesian, yellow rice is an icon for traditional cuisine.

What is the significance of yellow rice? ›

Yellow roses are universally known as symbols of friendship, most people give them to each other for their birthdays or to celebrate the love between two good friends. Roses symbolise everything from “I love you” to “I care for our friendship” and colours vary from romantic red to energetic orange.

Why is yellow rice crunchy? ›

Maybe you took the lid off of the pot too early, letting the steam escape. Maybe you didn't add enough liquid to begin with. Whatever the case, if your rice is looking dried out, or the texture is still hard or crunchy when all the liquid has been absorbed, add up to ½ cup water and return to a simmer with the lid on.

Does golden rice taste good? ›

Will Golden Rice taste different from regular rice? No, the beta carotene concentration present in Golden Rice is not expected to affect its taste.

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