Easy Saffron Rice Recipe And The Health Benefits
This easy saffron rice recipe is bursting with flavor from saffron, the freshly grated ginger and garlic as well as the caramelized onions. It comes together in as little as 20 minutes and is a dish that the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 1/2 cups of white jasmine rice
- 2 1/4 cups of water/stock
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 sprig of fresh ginger peeled
- I clove of fresh garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 12-15 strands of saffron - bloomed
Instructions
- Bloom the saffron, finely dice the onion, and peel the ginger and garlic.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan and add diced onions. Saute for about 5 minutes.
- To the onions, grate the ginger and the garlic. Add the salt and pepper. Stir around.
- Add the saffron mixture and the washed rice, stir for a minute.
- Next pour in the water. Stir and cover. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Different rice types are fine to use but you will need to adjust the cooking time.
To keep the sodium content down, add salt to taste. You can always add more not less.
Finely diced bell peppers would be a great addition
Olive oil is a great substitute for butter.
Add a bay leaf for an awesome flavor boost. Be sure to remove it before serving.
Use water, chicken stock, vegetable stock, coconut milk, or a mix of these for the liquid.
Servings: 6