Geel Rys (Yellow Rice)
A simple method for perfectly fluffy rice, rinsed until clear and gently cooked until tender for a light and versatile side dish.
Updated : 06 March, 2026
Easy
About 5 min.
Ingredients
1 cup
Rice
1 cup
Chicken broth
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
0.25 teaspoon
Curcuma
3
Laurel leaf
25 grams
Butter
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Start by washing the rice thoroughly. Place the rice in a bowl and cover it with cold water. Gently swirl the grains with your hand, then pour off the cloudy water. Repeat this rinsing process 2-3 times, or until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch and helps produce light, separate grains.
Step 2
Transfer the rinsed rice to a saucepan or rice cooker and add the remaining ingredients.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Allow the rice to cook for 15 minutes.
Step 4
After the cooking time is complete, remove the pan from the heat but keep the lid on. Let the rice rest for at least 3 minutes so the steam finishes cooking the grains.
Step 5
Fluff gently if desired and serve warm.
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