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Post by marlaoh on Aug 23, 2002 7:40:38 GMT -6
Saffron Rice
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads 4 tablespoons butter 6 whole cardamom seeds 4 whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 1 onion, chopped 3 cups boiling vegetable broth 1 teaspoon salt Directions 1 Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. 2 Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water. 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. 4 Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron. 5 Cover and cook until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings
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