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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Geelrys
South African yellow rice cooked with turmeric, cinnamon, raisins, sugar, butter, and a gently sweet Cape Malay character.
Easy⏱️ 32 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 22 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 32 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Rice
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Raisins
Renk için
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Turmeric
For flavoring
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Denge için
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
General
- 0.8 dessert spoon(~8 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and drain it.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pot and stir the turmeric for 20 seconds.
20 sec00:20 - 3
Add the rice and toast for 2 minutes, until the grains are coated with butter.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the water, raisins, cinnamon stick, sugar, and salt.
- 5
Cook the pilaf covered over low heat for 14 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 6
Turn off the heat and rest for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Remove the cinnamon stick, gently fluff the rice, and serve.
💡 Tip: Stirring the turmeric in butter for 20 seconds brightens its color, so every grain turns evenly yellow once the rice is added.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve geelrys hot as a rice side with bobotie, curry, or grilled chicken.
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
5
g protein
48
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 72%Fat 20%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Geelrys make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Geelrys take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 32 minutes in total.Is Geelrys difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Geelrys have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 48g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Geelrys contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Geelrys belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.How many ingredients does Geelrys need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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