---
title: Geelrys (Yellow Rice)
servings: 6
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/cape-malay-yellow-rice
---

Gather @long-grain rice{400%g}, @ground turmeric{2%tsp}, @raisin{80%g} and @sunflower oil{30%ml}.

Toast the rice in the oil with the turmeric and @cinnamon stick{1} over medium heat, stirring, until every grain is coated gold, about 2 minutes. ~{2%minutes}

Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about a finger's width, and stir in the @sugar{1%tbsp}.

Add the raisins, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 18 minutes without lifting the lid. ~{18%minutes}

Take the pot off the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes so the last of the steam finishes the grains. ~{5%minutes}

Fluff with a fork, pull out the cinnamon stick, and marvel at the color before it meets bobotie.