CRISPY SAFFRON RICE
Steps:
- Put the rice in a large bowl, then cover with enough water so that it comes up a couple inches above the rice. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain the rice, then rinse it well.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
- Crush the saffron using a mortar and pestle, then add 3 tablespoons boiling water from the pot and allow to steep and break down.
- Add the rice to the boiling water and cook until it's soft on the outside but still has a bite on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking.
- Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and add the ghee and the saffron water; swirl it around so it coats the pan evenly. Add the rice and pack it down firmly with the back of a spatula, mounding it slightly higher in the center. Use the handle of the spatula to poke a few holes in the rice, stopping right before you get to the very bottom of the rice (this allows the steam to escape). Carefully cover the skillet with a clean dish towel and then the lid, folding the corners of the towel up around the lid so they don't touch the stove (if you're working with a gas range, you may want to fold the towel up around the lid before putting it on the skillet to be extra careful that your towel doesn't touch the flame). Cook on medium-high for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low until the bottom is golden brown, about 7 minutes more. Carefully uncover the skillet, keeping the cover level so that any moisture collected under the towel doesn't spill out and burn you or fall back into the rice.
- Flip the rice out onto a plate so that the crispy bottom becomes the top. Serve!
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Aros Aros
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out perfect! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a flavorful and crispy saffron rice.
mdabir miah
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my rice turned out mushy and the saffron flavor was barely noticeable.
Valon Daci
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The rice was fluffy and flavorful and the saffron gave it a beautiful golden color.
Hazime Baules
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up with mushy rice and the saffron flavor was overpowering.
Runia Damalenda
[email protected]I've never cooked with saffron before, but this recipe made it easy. The rice was delicious and the saffron flavor was perfect.
Amit Sunar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a flavorful and crispy saffron rice.
Alice Harrison
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of saffron, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the crispy texture was a nice touch.
Fantasia Williams
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The rice was dry and the saffron flavor was barely noticeable.
Shanawaz Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The rice is so flavorful and the crispy texture is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mariam Nambazira
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The saffron rice is flavorful and the crispy texture is addictive.
DBL Kid
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The saffron flavor was a bit too strong for my taste and the rice was a little dry.
Cierra Hoover
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the crispy texture and the saffron flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sammie hunt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The rice was fluffy and the saffron gave it a beautiful color and flavor.
Nana Annor
[email protected]I've tried many saffron rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The saffron flavor is delicate and the rice is perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.
Mduh Ntuli
[email protected]This saffron rice was a hit at my dinner party! The flavor was amazing and the crispy texture was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.