Saffron Rice
Recipe by Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen
All-Purpose Cooking
30-Minute Meals
A few simple ingredients, elevated by luxurious Saffron Salt, makes a flavorful side dish for meats, roasted veggies, or Indian curries.
Serves
4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice 1/2 yellow onion 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Saffron Salt
2 tsp. Saffron Salt, plus more to taste*
2 cups water
1 cup frozen peas
2 Tbsp. golden raisins
Directions
In a sieve, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear (not cloudy). Let rice drain while you dice the yellow onion. In a medium pot, melt butter over medium heat and add diced onion and Saffron Salt. Cook onion for 4 to 5 min., or until softened. Add in rice and toast for 3 to 4 min., stirring often. Stir in water and raisins, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 min., or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fold in frozen peas and cover for 3 more min. to allow peas to heat up. Finish with Saffron Salt to taste before serving.
Recipe Notes
*Saffron Salt is a limited-time offer during February. Missed out? Look out for it next year in-store and online!
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