Stovetop Saffron Rice

You'll be ready to eat as soon as you smell the cardamom, cloves and cinnamon sauteing in butter! Then simmer the spices with long-grain rice, vegetable broth and saffron threads for a fabulous dish that will complement any meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 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
• ¾ teaspoon crushed saffron threads
• 3 cups boiling vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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