Saffron Rice
Transport your taste buds to the exotic flavors of the Middle East with this fragrant and flavorful Saffron Rice recipe. Perfumed with saffron, this dish boasts tender grains of Basmati rice cooked to perfection in a rich broth, and sautéed with onions for added depth. Prepare to be enchanted by the tantalizing aroma and delicate taste of this elegant side dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 3 ½ cups Broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 pinch Saffron threads soaked in 2T hot water for 10 minutes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 T olive oil
- ½ cup diced onions
Instructions
- Wash and drain the rice. In 4-qt pot, heat with olive oil over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add onions and fry for 3 minutes, until softened and light brown. Stir in rice, broth, saffron + soaking water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once it starts boiling, immediately cover and turn to low heat.
- Let the rice cook on low heat, undisturbed (no peeking!) for 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Let sit for another 5 minutes covered to finish steaming. Use a fork to fluff up the rice.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
4-6
Nutrition
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 52 g
- Protein Content: 5 g
- Fat Content: 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 940 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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