Stovetop Saffron Rice

Stovetop Saffron Rice

This gorgeous yellow saffron rice is made by cooking long-grain rice in butter and broth flavored with saffron threads, cardamom, and cinnamon.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
404 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Pour in boiling broth; stir in salt and saffron mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons hot water in a small bowl.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Fry in hot butter for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain rice and add to onion mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 6 whole cardamom seeds
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
  • boiling water
  • 3 cups boiling vegetable broth
  • 0.75 teaspoon crushed saffron threads

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