Saffron Rice
User Reviews
4.6
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Saffron Rice
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Learn how to make the best fragrant saffron rice recipe in 30 minutes. It's fluffy with golden vibrant color, making it a unique addition to your table. This Persian deliciousness is simple and made with a handful of ingredients.
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Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon saffron ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups water You can use chicken or vegetable broth as well
Instructions
- Wash the rice 3-5 times to get rid of extra starch. Set aside.
- Bloom the saffron by sprinkling the ground saffron over the 2 ice cubes in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a small pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until golden and translucent.
- Add in the rinsed rice and salt. Stir and add in the water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
- Uncover and pour in the bloomed saffron over the rice. Stir gently, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes so the water is completely absorbed.
- Turn the heat off and let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff using a fork.
Notes
- You can serve this saffron rice with fesenjan, whole branzino or kofta kebab.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
94mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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36 reviews
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