JEWELED SAFFRON RICE PILAF
Saffron will tint basmati rice a gorgeous color while perfuming it with its scent. The rice will be mixed with toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs for a blend of Mediterranean flavors.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large nonstick saucepot of water to a boil and generously salt. Transfer ½ cup boiling water to a bowl and stir in the saffron; reserve. Add the rice to a boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain well. Melt the butter in the same pot over medium-low heat and stir in the coriander and cumin. Reduce the heat to low and spread one-third of the rice evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle with one-third of the saffron mixture and half of the cranberries and currants. Spoon half of the remaining rice over the dried fruit and sprinkle with half of the remaining saffron mixture and the remaining dried fruit. Top with the remaining rice and saffron mixture. Poke 5 holes in the rice with the handle of a wooden spoon. Wrap a clean kitchen towel around the pot lid, cover the rice, and steam for 35 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Spoon the rice, including its crunchy golden bottom layer, onto a serving platter and top with the almonds and pistachios.
RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucier over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper and 2 pinches of salt.
- Decrease the heat to low and sweat until the onion is translucent and aromatic but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until you smell nuts, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the saffron and its water, the broth, orange zest, bay leaves and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
- OK, now the weird part: Thoroughly wet a clean towel, kill the heat, scatter the peas on top of the rice, then place the towel across the top of the saucier. Top with the lid, then fold the towel corners up over the lid.
- Transfer the saucier (towel and all) to the oven and bake 15 minutes.
- Remove and rest at room temperature for 15 more minutes without opening the lid.
- Fish out the orange zest and bay leaves. Turn the pilaf out onto a platter, fluff with a large fork and garnish with the raisins and pistachios. Serve family-style, right in the middle of the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 524 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SAFFRON RICE PILAF (RIZ AU SAFRAN)
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories Side Vegetarian Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Dinner Pine Nut Saffron Healthy Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the saffron into 2 tablespoons hot water in a bowl, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed ovenproof pan. Add the onion and pine nuts, and cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the nuts are fragrant and beginning to change color. Lower the heat, and stir in the rice. Add the saffron and its water, the nutmeg, the bay leaf, the salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, and 2 cups water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a slow simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff the rice with a fork, removing the bay leaf. Taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve warm.
MOROCCAN SAFFRON RICE PILAF RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES
An easy, delicious recipe for rice pilaf with saffron and Moroccan spices. Offer it as a side, vegetarian entrée or as a bed for meat or poultry.
Provided by Christine Benlafquih
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a sauce pan, heat the stock almost to boiling and hold warm.
- Heat the saffron threads carefully for a minute in a small skillet, just until dry enough to crumble. Crush them and add to the stock.
- While the stock is heating, combine the remaining ingredients in a deep skillet or 4-quart pot.
- Cook the rice and vegetables over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the rice begins to color.
- Add the stock and saffron to the rice, stirring only once. Bring the stock to a simmer and taste for salt. Adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Cover the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently and undisturbed, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 438 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6 as a side, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SAFFRON RICE PILAF
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and toast until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, rice, raisins, chile pepper, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, saffron and season with salt. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH RED PEPPERS & TOASTED ALMONDS
I think I got this recipe from Fine Cooking Magazine--great read! This simple, tasty side dish reminds me a little of paella, and is so delish--it goes great with just about everything, but I particularly like it with salmon or my Recipe #241378.
Provided by Battle in Seattle
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- On the stove top or in the microwave, heat the broth until hot. Add the saffron, cover, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy-based 3-quart saucepan with a tight lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, salt and cayenne, and stir well to coat each grain with oil. Toast for a full five minutes, stirring regularly to keep the grains separated and to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan (the rice may turn opaque before 5 minutes is up, but keep going). Reduce the heat to low if there are any signs of scorching. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley and the garlic.
- Add the saffron broth, stir once, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the pilaf sit, still covered, for five minutes.
- Once the pilaf has rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Using the fork, gently fold in the almonds, the remaining parsley, and the oregano. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
- P.S. You might be tempted to leave out the saffron because it's expensive, but DON'T DO IT! It's worth every penny, and one jar goes a long way. If you have a Trader Joe's in your area, you can pick up a jar for about three to four bucks. If you don't have a TJ's, I'm sorry for you.
MUSSELS AND SAFFRON PILAF
Make and share this Mussels and Saffron Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by threeovens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Add orzo pasta, increase heat slightly, then brown pasta, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice, turmeric, and saffron.
- Add wine and chicken stock, cover skillet, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until rice is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in mussels, peas, and tomatoes; cover and cook until shells open, about 8 to 10 minutes (discard any shells that do not open).
- Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 831.7, Carbohydrate 97.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 40.5
SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
This is a rice pilaf recipe that I make all the time. I started making it to avoid the sodium and preservatives in the boxed versions of rice pilaf. This recipe is healthy and the ingredients are inexpensive. It's one of my husband's favorite!
Provided by Jennigator3
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, toast almonds until they turn a golden-brown color. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
- In the same saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
- Add vermicelli noodles and brown for 1 minute.
- Add rice and brown for 1-2 additional minutes being careful not to burn noodles or rice.
- Add seasoned salt, saffron, toasted almonds and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover saucepan and reduce heat to lowest setting. Cook covered for 16 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 401.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 5.6
SAFFRON PILAF
_Pilafi me safrani_
Provided by Vefa Alexiadou
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a pan over high heat. When it begins to brown, add the rice, and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns opaque. Pour in 4 cups (1 litre / 1 3/4 pints) of the stock, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and small holes appear on the surface. Stir the saffron into the remaining stock, add it to the rice, and stir gently. Place a clean dish towel over the top of the pan, replace the lid, and remove from the heat. Let the pilaf rest for 5-8 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with finely chopped parsley and grated cheese. This is an excellent accompaniment to roast or braised meat or fish.
BROWN RICE PILAF WITH SAFFRON AND GINGER
Provided by Rebecca Katz
Categories Ginger Rice Side Dinner Spice Saffron Healthy Advance Prep Required Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the warm water and saffron in a small bowl. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and saffron and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is evenly coated with the oil. Stir in the water, salt, and ginger. Increase the heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Check after 20 minutes; if there are steam holes on the top, it's ready. Remove ginger. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine.
MOROCCAN RICE PILAF WITH SAFFRON
This delicious rice pilaf can stand alone as a side dish, but it's great served as a bed for savory Recipe#414809. CREDIT: Christine Benlafquih http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/saladsandsidedishes/r/Mor_rice_pilaf.htm
Provided by Annacia
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, heat the stock almost to boiling.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the saffron) in a very large skillet or shallow stock pot.
- Cook the rice and vegetables over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the rice begins to color.
- Add the stock and saffron to the rice, stirring only once. Bring the stock to a simmer, and taste for salt.
- Adjust the seasoning if desired.
- Cover the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently and undisturbed, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 746.8, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 15
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