Yellow Rice
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This rice is served very often in Middle Eastern restaurants, and I just love it alongside kabobs. The exotic taste of the saffron with the fluffy basmati rice is a great accompaniment to any main dish.
Recipe type: Sensational Side Dishes
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon
- [1/2] tsp. or 10 strands saffron
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring water, chicken bouillon, and saffron strands to a simmer.
- Add basmati rice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt, reduce heat to low, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cover and cook for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rice stand for 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Tasty Tip
For a little more flavor and color, add [1/2] teaspoon turmeric to the rice as it cooks.
For a little more flavor and color, add [1/2] teaspoon turmeric to the rice as it cooks.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 168 Fat: 7g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 22g Sodium: 768mg Fiber: 0g Protein: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Dedemed at https://dedemed.com/yellow-rice/