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Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice is a fragrant side dish of Basmati rice cooked in chicken broth and butter with vibrant yellow color from saffron threads.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
266 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth , divided
- 3/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups basmati rice rinsed well until clear, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add chicken broth to a large pot and bring to a simmer.
- Steep the saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water or chicken broth.
- Reserve the rest of the liquid in a bowl.
- To the pot add the butter on medium-high heat.
- Stir in the rice and salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice begins to absorb the butter and becomes opaque,
- Note: Do not allow the rice to brown.
- Pour the remaining chicken broth along with the saffron-infused broth and stir.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off heat, let sit for 5-10 minutes before opening the cover.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
94mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.