Fragrant Saffron Rice
Fragrant saffron rice combines basmati rice fried with onion and garlic then simmered in stock and scattered with mint leaves and pomegranate.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp This is an affiliate link.olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- 300g / 1 1/2 cups This is an affiliate link.basmati rice
- 1/2 tsp This is an affiliate link.saffron threads
- 500ml / 18 oz This is an affiliate link.chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp salt
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Pomegranate seeds or barberries (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the saffron threads into powder using a mortar and pestle. Then add 1 tablespoon of water and let it steep for 5 minutes or until the water turns bright yellow. Then mix the saffron infused water (including the saffron bits) with the chicken or vegetable stock. Set aside till needed.
- Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan for which you have a lid and fry the chopped onion for 5 minutes over low heat till soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds longer. Add the rice and stir till the rice is coated in oil. Add the salt, saffron infused chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Then turn the heat off and keep the pan with a lid on for 10 minutes longer. Fluff up the rice and sprinkle with a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and mint leaves if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg