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Indian Saffron rice

 

Indian Saffron Rice

 

Serves: 6

·         Ready in: 25 mins (5 mins Prep – 20 mins Cook)

Indian saffron is a darker red-orange colour than the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavour to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part of the liquid in the recipe. The following is a recipe prepared in the Indian manner.

 

Ingredients

 

1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
2 cups boiling water, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, not rinsed
1 teaspoon salt

 

Preparation method

 

1.      Steep the saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water.

2.      In a heavy based frying pan that can be tightly covered, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice begins to absorb the butter and becomes opaque but not brown.

3.      Quickly add the remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water, along with the saffron water. Cover immediately, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. For best results, do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking.

 

http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/4802/indian-saffron-rice.aspx



Saffron rice

 

TRY this great recipe for saffron rice.

Heat 1 cup chicken stock and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over moderate heat until hot, then crumble in a pinch of saffron threads into liquid and stir. Remove from the heat.

Cook half a chopped onion in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, for 5-8 minutes.

Add 1 cup long-grain rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the saffron stock, half teaspoon salt and generous pinch of black pepper and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2009/04/23/71665_recipes.html