Saffron Rice
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International
Saffron Rice
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Try the world's most expensive spice in a budget-friendly side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 pinch saffron threads roughly 20 to 30 threads
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice in a strainer or fine mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear. This is an important step to remove excess starch and create fluffy rice.
- In a small bowl, steep the saffron threads in the warm water for 5 minutes to release their flavor and color. You should be able to submerge your finger in the water, otherwise it is too hot.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil, then once hot, add the rinsed rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, salt, and the saffron water, and bring to a gentle boil.
- When boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
646mg
(27%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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