SAFFRON RICE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Saffron Rice image

This simple recipe for saffron rice includes butter, onion, and saffron. It has been used in my family for quite some time and has always been a favorite.

Provided by LLADRACH

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
¼ cup diced onion
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups water
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 pinch saffron threads
3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Pour in rice and stir to coat. Stir in water, parsley flakes, saffron, and 3 drops of yellow food coloring (optional). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Kelly Fanello
[email protected]

This saffron rice is the best! I've tried several other recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible and the rice is always cooked perfectly.


Caleb Fagson
[email protected]

I've made this saffron rice several times and it's always a hit! The flavor is amazing and the rice is always cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Shirshal Magrati
[email protected]

This saffron rice was a bit of a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the rice was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Rafsun Kazi
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The flavor was amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Fateh Khilji
[email protected]

This saffron rice was easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was subtle and delicate, and it was the perfect accompaniment to my main course.


Immy Morrison
[email protected]

I made this saffron rice for a special occasion and it was a huge success! The rice was flavorful and looked beautiful on the plate. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Rs Rajib Ahmed
[email protected]

This saffron rice is the best I've ever had! The flavor is rich and complex, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ojo Dorcas
[email protected]

I've been looking for a good saffron rice recipe and this one is definitely a keeper! The rice was cooked perfectly and the saffron flavor was just right.


Karen Bosomworth
[email protected]

This saffron rice was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the flavor and the beautiful color. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayni Getachew
[email protected]

I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of saffron, but I'm so glad I did! The flavor was subtle and delicate, and it really complemented the other flavors in the dish.


Armaan Malik
[email protected]

I've never made saffron rice before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


tauseeq ahmed
[email protected]

This saffron rice turned out perfectly! The flavor was amazing and the color was so vibrant. It was the perfect side dish for my lamb stew.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #side-dishes     #rice     #indian     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-cholesterol     #low-in-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains