SAFFRON RICE

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Everyone loves this, even my mother, who claimed to not like rice. I grow Saffron, so I garnish the rice with a Saffron Crocus flower when I serve it. I use this as a side dish with Shrimp Creole (I recommend Recipe #182045, along with a Spinach salad, and Recipe #182002). I adapted this from a 1973 Southern Living, Our Best Recipes, cookbook.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon saffron (include threads, if you have them)
1/2 cup hot water (for dissolving saffron)
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1 medium onion (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.
  • Remove and add saffron, set aside.
  • Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Put 1 cup water and the 1/2 stick of butter into a 2 cup glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave. (do not boil).
  • Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.
  • Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450°F oven.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.
  • When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
  • Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 399.3, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.3

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