Stovetop Saffron Rice
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
5
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Ingredients for - Stovetop Saffron Rice

1. Uncooked long-grain rice - 2 cups
2. Crushed saffron threads - ¾ teaspoon
3. Butter - 4 tablespoons
4. Whole cardamom seeds - 6
5. Whole cloves - 4
6. Cinnamon sticks - 3
7. Onion, chopped - 1
8. Boiling vegetable broth - 3 cups
9. Salt - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Stovetop Saffron Rice

1. Stage

Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.

3. Stage

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

4. Stage

Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.

5. Stage

Cover and cook until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.