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Saffron Rice

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 8
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

A subtle yet flavorful rice that will complement any dish and add variety to your table. Take a staple food and switch it up with this beautiful saffron rice.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (crushed)
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (grated, puree)
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cup sweet peas (fresh, canned, frozen)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl or cup, add crushed saffron threads to hot water and stir. Set aside to steep.

  2. Heat a pot with a tight-fitting lid on medium-high, heat the pan and add butter.

  3. When melted, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute making sure not to burn the garlic.

  4. Add the rice and stir to coat all of the rice in the butter. 

  5. When the rice starts to become opaque, add peas, steeped saffron, stock and salt. Stir to combine
  6. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.

  7. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for at least 10 minutes but ideally 20 minutes to yield fluffy, loose rice.

  8. Remove cover and fluff with a fork. Enjoy!

Note
  • If you don't have a pot with a tight-fitting lid, you can cover the pot tightly with foil, then set the lid on top.
  • Do not open the pot anytime before the 10 minutes. It will remove steam and slow down the cooking. Be patient.
  • You can use jasmine or long-grain white rice if you choose.
  • Fresh, canned, or frozen peas are all okay.
  • This can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or you can freeze for 1 month.
Minnie Jackson
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Hi, I am Kamini Jackson but everyone calls me Minnie. I am mom to a beautiful little boy and I live in Texas with my family. I love traveling, photography, and hanging with my 2 favorite guys.