STOVETOP SAFFRON RICE

Stovetop Saffron Rice image

Takes a little time but well worth the wait!

Provided by Kimber

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
¾ teaspoon crushed saffron threads
4 tablespoons butter
6 whole cardamom seeds
4 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 onion, chopped
3 cups boiling vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.
Cover and cook until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 811.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g