Saffron Rice
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Saffron Rice

Servings

4

Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Basmati rice

  • 1/8 Teaspoon Saffron

  • 3 Cups of Chicken Stock

  • 1/2 White or Yellow Onion, diced

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Directions

  • Place 1/8 TSP of saffron in a mortar and grind it to a powder.
  • Add the remaining saffron, but do not grind
  • Pour 1/4 cup hot water into the mortar to allow saffron to bloom. Set aside.
  • Rinse the rice until water is clear. Set aside.
  • In large pot, sauté the onions in oil until translucent, prior to caramelizing.
  • Add the rice and sauté for another 60 seconds
  • Drizzle the saffron and water over the rice
  • Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and bring to a boil.
  • Let boil for 30 seconds, then reduce heat to Low for 40 minutes, covered.
  • Remove from heat, do not remove the lid. Set for 10 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spoon, fluff the rice and serve.

Notes

  • Goes very well with our Tandoori Chicken recipe
  • Garnish with Parsley, Coriander, Dell…something green and pretty.