South African Yellow Rice/Geelrys - Together Women Rise

South African Yellow Rice/Geelrys - Together Women Rise

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Geelrys literally translates to “yellow rice.” This beautiful sunny dish of rice spiced with turmeric, cinnamon, and studded with raisins would be a lovely accompaniment for any meal, but it is...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup raisins, preferably golden or sultanas
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Lyle’s Golden Syrup or honey to garnish

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