Saffron rice
Votes: 2
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Complexity: easily
If you're preparing rice as a side dish for a holiday meal, it's best cooked in an Eastern style with saffron. This spice is considered one of the most expensive and is perfect for special occasions. It imparts a wonderful aroma, flavor, and a delicious yellowish hue to the rice. Cook basmati rice in chicken broth with saffron and onions sautéed in butter, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve with any meat, poultry, or fish dish.
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Recipe:
In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups basmati rice, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads. Pour in 1 1/2 cups each water and low-salt chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Let the rice sit, covered, for another 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 2 sliced scallions.
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