Saffron Rice

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Greek-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Saffron Rice

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 175.2

Description

This Greek side-dish features Strands, Hot water, Olive oil, Basmati rice, Water. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Salt; to taste Soak the saffron in the hot water for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Put the rice in a strainer and rinse under hot water until it runs clear.
  3. Then rinse again under cold water and leave to drain.
  4. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the rice.
  5. Saut until it becomes translucent.
  6. Add the remaining amount of water and salt, bring to a boil, and add the saffron infusion.
  7. Stir ,
  8. cover tightly, and leave to
  9. simmer on a very low
  10. heat (preferably on a
  11. heat diffuser) - for about 20 minutes, until craters from on the surface.
  12. Stretch a piece of cheesecloth or a dish towel over the top,
  13. cover tightly with a lid, and leave in a warm corner to
  14. rest for 10-15 minutes.
  15. The cloth will absorb the steam from the rice and allow the grains to separate.
  16. ISBN: 0-671-74531-X Typed for you

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 175.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.0g13%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 23.4g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.3g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basmati, boiling, greek, hot, oil, olive, rice, saffron, side-dish, simmering, steaming, strands, title, vegan, water
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