Saffron Rice
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Saffron Rice is a fragrant side dish of Basmati rice cooked in chicken broth and butter with vibrant yellow color from saffron threads.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth , divided
- 3/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups uncooked basmati rice , rinsed well until clear
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% 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.
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