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How To Make Saffron Rice

This recipe is simple in its explanation of how to make saffron rice, with its fluffy delicate flavor.

How To Make Saffron Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 2 saffron threads
  • 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced

Directions

  1. In small bowl, soak saffron threads in 3 Tablespoons of hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. In large pot, fry onions in oil for 3 minutes.
  3. Add rice, broth, tumeric and saffron and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
  5. Use fork to fluff rice before serving.

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