JEWELED SAFFRON RICE PILAF
Saffron will tint basmati rice a gorgeous color while perfuming it with its scent. The rice will be mixed with toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs for a blend of Mediterranean flavors.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large nonstick saucepot of water to a boil and generously salt. Transfer ½ cup boiling water to a bowl and stir in the saffron; reserve. Add the rice to a boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain well. Melt the butter in the same pot over medium-low heat and stir in the coriander and cumin. Reduce the heat to low and spread one-third of the rice evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle with one-third of the saffron mixture and half of the cranberries and currants. Spoon half of the remaining rice over the dried fruit and sprinkle with half of the remaining saffron mixture and the remaining dried fruit. Top with the remaining rice and saffron mixture. Poke 5 holes in the rice with the handle of a wooden spoon. Wrap a clean kitchen towel around the pot lid, cover the rice, and steam for 35 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Spoon the rice, including its crunchy golden bottom layer, onto a serving platter and top with the almonds and pistachios.
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Lie Iyanu
iyanulie@hotmail.frThis rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. The flavors are well-balanced and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jenny Thomas
jenny@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The rice pilaf is so beautiful and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
KingJustin mcbride
kingjustin_m@hotmail.comI made this rice pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Fred Vaslin
vaslin-f67@yahoo.comThis is my favorite rice pilaf recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the jewels of dried fruit and nuts add a touch of elegance.
Girley Mokoena
m69@gmail.comI love this recipe! The rice pilaf is so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my guests.
Erwin Info Tech
e29@yahoo.comThis rice pilaf is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the jewels of dried fruit and nuts add a touch of elegance.
Mehmet Baku
b_m46@yahoo.comI've never been a fan of rice pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mazin Yousif
y_mazin@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The rice pilaf is so flavorful and aromatic. I love the combination of spices and the dried fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Yonatan Mikiyas (47)
y-m@gmail.comI made this rice pilaf for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Shauna Self
shaunas21@yahoo.comThis is my new go-to rice pilaf recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use different dried fruits and nuts to change up the flavor profile.
Saraswati Pariyar
psaraswati@hotmail.comI've made this rice pilaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the jewels of dried fruit and nuts add a touch of elegance.
nien payruut
pn49@hotmail.comThis jeweled saffron rice pilaf was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The flavors were complex and perfectly balanced, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.