SAFFRON RICE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon stem saffron
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 cups rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
Salt to taste if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat one tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan with a tightfitting lid. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is wilted. Add the saffron, bay leaf and rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken broth and salt. Bring to a good boil.
  • Cover and place the saucepan in the oven. Bake exactly 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and keep covered until ready to serve. When ready to serve, discard the bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 337 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mujtaba Rahmani
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This saffron rice is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


eyuel getaneh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best saffron rice I've ever had.


Joy Gazi
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I always have saffron rice on hand now for a quick and easy side dish.


Alem Teklu
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This saffron rice is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Abidjan afghan
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I love the vibrant color of this saffron rice. It's so festive!


Mark henry
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This saffron rice is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and flavorful.


Blogs For you
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This recipe is a great base for saffron rice. I added some vegetables and chicken to make a complete meal.


Syeda nayab Zahra ali
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my saffron rice turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Luna Green
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The rice was a bit mushy, but the flavor was good.


Natashia Carter
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This saffron rice was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more saffron next time.


Donovan Channer
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I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The saffron flavor was subtle and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Turi Gjocaj
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This recipe is a keeper! The saffron rice was cooked to perfection and had a beautiful golden color.


Lucy Pickering
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I've tried many saffron rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The proportions of ingredients are spot-on and the result is a flavorful, aromatic rice dish.


Waseem Jokhio
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5 stars! This saffron rice is now my go-to side dish. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious.


Rayhan Khandaker
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The rice was fluffy and the saffron flavor was just right.


Caryl Brown
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This saffron rice was a hit at my dinner party! The color was vibrant and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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