Saffron Rice Recipe with Raisins and Pine Nuts
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4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Saffron Rice Recipe with Raisins and Pine Nuts
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Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts combines the luxurious flavor of saffron with the natural sweetness of golden raisins and crunchy pine nuts. The plump raisins offer a lovely contrast in flavor and texture, providing a burst of sweetness in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 4 tablespoons sultanas golden raisins
- 1 3/4 cups boiling water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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Instructions
- Soak the rice in tepid water for 10 minutes; drain. While the rice is soaking, put half a kettle of water on to boil.
- Add the oil to a medium, thick-bottomed lidded saucepan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer the pine nuts to a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the onion to the saucepan you cooked the pine nuts in, and cook until softened and just starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the sultanas, boiling water, salt, and saffron (or turmeric), turn the heat up to high, and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Give the rice a stir, then cover the saucepan, turn the heat down to very low, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes (do not open the lid during this time). Turn the heat off and let the rice sit (covered) 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top; serve.
- Optional: Add two pods of cardamom, two whole cloves, and one 2-inch (5 cm) piece of cinnamon stick at the same time that you add the rice.
Notes
- "ROZ MLOW’WAN" Recipe courtesy of An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair by Faith Gorsky (Tuttle Publishing; Nov. 2012); reprinted with permission.
- "ROZ MLOW’WAN" Recipe courtesy of An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair by Faith Gorsky (Tuttle Publishing; Nov. 2012); reprinted with permission.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
15 reviews
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