Persian Yellow Rice

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4.5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    146 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

Persian Yellow Rice

Persian Yellow Rice is a flavorful, easy recipe and a must-have side dish. Fluffy rice cooked in saffron-chicken broth. Ready in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron , about a pinch saffron threads
  • 2 cups boiling water , divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup rice , rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
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Instructions

  1. Steep the saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water or chicken broth.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Stir in the rice and salt.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice begins to absorb the butter and becomes opaque, but do not brown the rice.
  5. Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling broth (or water) along with the saffron-infused broth and stir.
  6. Cover immediately, reduce to low heat, and cook 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Garnish with sumac to serve.
  8. Note: For best results, do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 117IU (2%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 117IU 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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