SAFFRON RICE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons each vegetable oil and butter
2 cups long grain rice, converted or Texmati
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
3 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground saffron or saffron threads, soaked in 1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 whole cardamom pods
Garnish: sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a casserole. When foaming subsides, add rice and saute for about 5 minutes stirring constantly until rice is toasty. In last 30 seconds add whole cinnamon stick and cloves and saute until they release their aroma. Add sugar and saute for a few seconds, add water, saffron and salt reduce heat to low. Cook covered for 15 minutes or until rice is just tender. Serve with pork and garnish with sliced almonds.

Sumina Kshetri
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This recipe is a must-try! The saffron rice was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. It was the perfect side dish for our chicken dinner.


Md Ajmir
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The saffron rice was delicious! I used it as a side dish for grilled salmon, and it was a perfect complement. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the saffron gave it a beautiful golden color.


Beatriz Kozlakowski
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This was a great recipe! The saffron rice was very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Barbra Atuenyi
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I'm not a huge fan of saffron, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The saffron flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The rice was also cooked perfectly.


Jake Toole
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Delicious! The saffron rice was easy to make and had a beautiful golden color. It was a hit with my guests.


fahma abdilahi
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This recipe is a keeper! The saffron rice was flavorful and aromatic. It was the perfect side dish for our Persian dinner.


Nick Brake
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I love saffron rice, and this recipe did not disappoint! The rice was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebecca Bledsoe
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The saffron rice was delicious! The saffron gave it a beautiful golden color and a subtle, earthy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sabita Timilsina
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This was my first time making saffron rice, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the rice came out light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jessie Christensen
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Fantastic recipe! The saffron rice turned out perfectly and had a lovely aroma. I served it with grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.


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