Saffron Rice
Saffron rice is a culinary masterpiece that transforms simple grains into a fragrant, golden dish. This easy-to-follow recipe combines high-quality saffron with long-grain rice, creating a delightful flavor profile that elevates any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, saffron rice pairs beautifully with grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Impress your family and friends with this stunning dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, steep the saffron threads in 2 tbsp of hot water.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the basmati rice, coating it with oil.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and the saffron infusion; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg