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

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

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.