Easy Saffron Rice

Published: August 30 2018

Difficulty: Easy - Yield: 2-3 servings - Time: 30 minutes

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

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.

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2 comments

VivianBrown : August 26, 2019

I’m NOT a very good cook.My spice knowledge is VERY LIMITED…other than Salt & pepper! But it’s something I’ve always been interested in learning more About!Using Spices to Help my cooking….Maybe!! Looking forward to trying!!
Navaaz Mehta: March 14, 2019

Sounds Delicious. Going try it out. Thanx.