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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (171g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 218
Calories from Fat 25 (11%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 465mg 19%
Potassium 250mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 6.8g 13%

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Classic Saffron Rice

Recipe #113983 | 22 min | 2 min prep | add private note
PaulaG

By: PaulaG
Mar 23, 2005

This is easy, simple and wonderful. The original recipe which was printed in the Spring 2005 Penzeys catalog, calls for long-grain rice; however, I liked it much better with basmati. Also, the original recipe called for minced onion but I found it worked very well with dried onion. I indicated that the butter is optional, because I did not add it.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch saffron, crumbled

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the rice well, drain.
  2. 2
    In a medium size saucepan, add the rinsed rice and remaining ingredients.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
  4. 4
    Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until stock is absorbed and rice is tender.
  5. 5
    Fluff with fork and serve.

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From: Deantini

On Nov 8, 2009

A great Saffron Rice, just what I was seeking for my Tandoori Chicken dinner. I added the butter and used minced onion, the flavour was fantastic. Will be making again.

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    From: UmmBinat

    On Oct 26, 2009

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    From: Empire920

    On Dec 30, 2006

    Perfect! Just what I was looking for...easy but with great flavor. I didn't have saffron so substituted turmeric and skipped the butter. Will make this again and again. Thanks.

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    From: HeidiSue

    On Oct 3, 2006

    Easy and wonderful! I made it in my rice cooker which only requires 1 1/4 cup of liquid per cup of rice. I have saffron powder so I just mixed it in the broth and poured it over the rice & onions. I sauted the cooked rice in a little butter & oil to finish it off. Next time I will saute fresh chopped onions in the butter & oil and then toss in the cooked rice. I also think I prefer jasmine rice over basmati, so will use that next time too. Thanks!

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