How Much Saffron To Use In Rice Food

SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
• Pour in rice and stir to coat. Stir in water, parsley flakes, saffron, and 3 drops of yellow food coloring (optional). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.
• Remove and add saffron, set aside.
• Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.
• Put 1 cup water and the 1/2 stick of butter into a 2 cup glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave. (do not boil).
• Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.
• Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450°F oven.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.
• When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
• Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
• Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.

SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups basmati rice, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads. Add 1 1/2 cups each water and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 2 sliced scallions.

SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the saffron and boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the rice under cold water. Place the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, and saffron in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and either spoon into the bouillabaisse or serve on the side.

SAFFRON WILD RICE

Steps:

• Tip the rice into a microwave-proof bowl. Sprinkle over the saffron and pour over the hot stock. Cover with cling film, then pierce it a couple of times. Microwave for 6 mins on High, then 6-8 mins on Medium until the rice is tender.

SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Place the saffron in a small bowl and cover with 3 tablespoons of boiling water.
• Soak for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter over moderate heat in a large 3 or 4 quart stockpot.
• Add the cinnamon and cloves and stir well.
• Add the onions, garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add the rice and stir for about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the 4 cups of boiling water or broth, salt, and the cardamom.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add the saffron and its soaking water.
• Stir gently.
• Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 25 minutes.
• Fluff, remove cloves and cinnamon sticks and serve hot.