Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Arabic
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice dry
  • 1/2 tsp powdered saffron
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
  • sumac for garnish
  • 1 medium onion chopped fine
  • butter

Instructions

  • Heat a sauce pan on medium and saute the onions in the butter until soft- about 3 minutes
  • In a small bowl whisk together the saffron and warm water
  • Add the dry rice to the pan, pour in the saffron water and stir to combine
  • Add the chicken stock, stir again and bring to a boil
  • reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Serve rice garnished liberally with sumac

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg