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fragrant golden saffron rice with delicate yellow grains in a wide horizontal shot in a serving bowl, a few saffron threads on top, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Saffron Rice

Basmati rice is slowly cooked with butter and threads of saffron.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Steep the saffron threads in the warm water for 5 minutes.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the onion until soft.
  3. Stir in the rinsed basmati rice and toast for 1 minute.
  4. Add the broth, saffron with its soaking water, and salt, then bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and simmer on low for 18 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

A little saffron goes a long way, so resist adding more.