Saffron Rice
Recipe: #24087
June 15, 2016
"A suggested side dish for Lamb Masala from Australian Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living. Times are estimated, have not included 30 minutes for setting the rice to one side."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (113 g)
- Calories 128.1
- Total Fat - 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 67.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 29.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.6 g
- Sugars - 0 g
- Protein - 1.2 g
- Calcium - 8.7 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Put basmati rice in a bowl and cover with cold water and set aside for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Rinse under cold water until water runs clear and drain well.
Step 3
Meanwhile combine pinch of saffron thread with boiling water in a small heatproof bowl and side aside.
Step 4
Put rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over a medium heat and stir in saffron liquid.
Step 5
Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for 12 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and then set aside for 2 minutes and then use a fork to fluff up rice and serve.
Tips
No special items needed.