Easy Saffron Rice

Published: August 30 2018

If you're new to saffron or just need a quick and easy way to jazz up your weekday meals, this delicious saffron rice recipe is perfect for you!

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Ingredients

Preparation

1 large pinch saffron
11/2 cup chicken stock
2 tbs butter
1 cup basmati rice
(Lotus Foods is our favorite)
1 tsp salt

Yield: 2-3 servings | Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 25 min

Steep saffron in boiling chicken stock, about 10 minutes. In medium-sized pot, melt butter over high-heat. Stir in rice and salt. Cook until rice is opaque and absorbs butter, stirring constantly (do not brown rice). Pour saffron-infused chicken stock over rice. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.