SAFFRON RICE PILAF

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I found this recipe in Singapore's Aircrew Alliance magazine. Sounds really yummy. It's really very easy using a rice cooker.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

250 g basmati rice or 250 g long grain rice
20 g unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
3 star anise
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 large tomatoes, chopped
3 -5 saffron strands
1 dash of warm milk
chicken stock or vegetable stock
salt

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the rice.
  • Melt butter in skillet over low heat.
  • Add onions and cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom- saute until fragrant.
  • Add rice and mix well.
  • Transfer mixture into a rice cooker.
  • Add in raisins and tomatoes.
  • Add enough stock to come up to about half inch above the rice.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Cook rice thoroughly.
  • Add saffron to heated milk.
  • Drizzle the mixture over cooked rice.
  • Stir and let sit a few minutes for the rice to absorb the flavor and color.
  • Serve hot with curry.

Maddy Anderson
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I love the flavor of saffron in this rice pilaf. It's a great way to add a touch of elegance to a simple dish.


Manish Sunar
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This saffron rice pilaf is a great side dish for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Mutaher Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of rice pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The saffron adds a beautiful flavor and color to the rice.


Mohammed Feiswal
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This saffron rice pilaf is a great way to add a touch of elegance to your next meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Mercy Black
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I've made this saffron rice pilaf several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Hajjat Hajat
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This is the best saffron rice pilaf recipe I've ever tried. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the saffron adds a beautiful golden color.


M.H Khokon Official
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I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I really enjoyed this rice pilaf. The saffron flavor was very subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish.


Mahi Jindani
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This saffron rice pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to add some flavor and variety to your meals.


Sim Khan
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I love the addition of saffron to this rice pilaf. It gives it a beautiful color and a subtle, yet distinct flavor.


Alauddin Sheikh
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I've been making this saffron rice pilaf for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any type of main course.


Akram Abdurazzaq
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This recipe is a great starting point for those who are new to cooking saffron rice pilaf. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Johanna
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I made this saffron rice pilaf for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the beautiful golden color.


Asanka Liyanage
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This saffron rice pilaf is a great way to add a touch of elegance to your next meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Lal Bilal
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of saffron. But I'm glad I did! The saffron flavor is subtle and perfectly complements the rice.


Lauren Erato
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I've tried many different saffron rice pilaf recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and aromatic dish.


Oprah Brown
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This recipe for saffron rice pilaf is a keeper! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the saffron adds a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this again.


Dinica Silviu
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This saffron rice pilaf is a great side dish for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


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