Best Brown Rice Pilaf With Saffron And Ginger Recipes

Moroccan Rice Pilaf With Saffron image

Provided by Annacia

Time 45m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 -2 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (or yellow bell pepper)
1 carrot, finely chopped
4 1/2 cups chicken stock or 4 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed

Steps:

In a sauce pan, heat the stock almost to boiling.
Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the saffron) in a very large skillet or shallow stock pot.
Cook the rice and vegetables over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the rice begins to color.
Add the stock and saffron to the rice, stirring only once. Bring the stock to a simmer, and taste for salt.
Adjust the seasoning if desired.
Cover the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently and undisturbed, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 746.8, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 15

Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger image

Provided by Rebecca Katz

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon warm water
1/8 teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon diced shallot
1 cup brown basmati rice, soaked, rinsed, and drained well
1 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 (1-inch) piece unpeeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine the warm water and saffron in a small bowl. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and saffron and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is evenly coated with the oil. Stir in the water, salt, and ginger. Increase the heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Check after 20 minutes; if there are steam holes on the top, it's ready. Remove ginger. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine.