Yellow rice for Bobotie (Geelrys)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Resting time:
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South African
Yellow rice for Bobotie (Geelrys)
Description
The Yellow rice for Bobotie recipe begins by combining basmati rice with butter, castor sugar, ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick, turmeric, crushed cardamom seeds, salt, raisins, and water in a large, lidded saucepan or Dutch oven. The butter melts as the water heats, then the rice simmers gently on low heat for about 12 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Following cooking, the pot is removed from heat and left covered for 10 to 15 minutes to steam and allow the rice to finish absorbing moisture. Fluffing the rice with a fork releases grains and preserves the fluffy texture. The combination of turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and sugar gives the rice a delicate yellow color along with warm, aromatic flavors highlighted by the sweetness of raisins.
This rice pairs traditionally with Bobotie, a South African spiced meat dish, or it can be served alongside other savory mains. Its fragrant and mildly sweet profile complements a variety of dishes.
Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch, promoting fluffiness. Using a tight-fitting lid aids even cooking by trapping steam. Substitute plain long-grain rice if basmati is unavailable and regular sugar if castor sugar is not on hand. Cinnamon sticks can replace ground cinnamon, removed prior to serving.
Ingredients
- 350 gram basmati rice or other long-grain rice, rinsed, 12.4 oz
- 60 gram butter roughly 4 tablespoons, 2.1 oz
- 1 tablespoon castor sugar heaped
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 6 cardamom pods optional, shelled and seeds crushed in a mortar and pestle
- 1½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 tablespoons raisins or sultanas
- 800 millilitre water 3⅓ US cups
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients and water to a large lidded saucepan, then give it a quick stir.We highly recommend using a cast iron casserole dish (Dutch oven), but any lidded saucepan will do.
- Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Give it another quick stir.
- Cover the saucepan with the lid and leave to simmer undisturbed over low heat for 12 minutes.
- After 12 minutes, take a quick look to see if all the water has been absorbed. If not, simmer for a few minutes longer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and keep the lid on tightly. Let it rest undisturbed for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Fluff up the cooked rice with a fork and serve warm with bobotie or any other main of your choice.
Notes
- Rinse the rice thoroughly in a sieve until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure fluffiness.
- Use a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to trap steam and cook the rice evenly.
- Substitute plain long-grain rice if basmati is not available.
- Castor sugar can be replaced with normal granulated sugar without affecting the result.
- If you don't have ground cinnamon, add a cinnamon stick during cooking and remove it before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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