SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Apricot     Almond     Saffron     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken stock of canned broth
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup slivered almonds (about 2 ounces), toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, ground saffron and cloves and saut&5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat grains. Mix in chicken stock, dried apricots and currants. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Add slivered almonds and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Abriam Francisco
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this dish. The saffron and almonds really made it.


Md Sadekul Islam
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Siblu Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Monica Young
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Nunu Ngakat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Sameera Lakmal
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The rice was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.


Jazmyn PALAFOX
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer apricots.


Ningning Flora
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The saffron rice was so flavorful and the apricots and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Khawaja Zaheer Atish
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice was cooked perfectly and the apricots and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Franca Adagedo
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I made this pilaf for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Shasha Lubwama
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The saffron and apricots gave it a unique and delicious taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting side dish.


Hamed Bhai
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This saffron rice pilaf was a delight to make and even better to eat. The apricots and almonds added a touch of sweetness and crunch that perfectly complemented the savory rice. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.