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Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

Recipe By Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 servings

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

30 Minutes

Recipe By Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

A few simple ingredients, elevated by luxurious Saffron Salt, makes a flavorful side dish for meats, roasted veggies, or Indian curries.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with meat or tofu, roasted vegetables, or an Indian curry.

Recipe Notes

*Saffron Salt is a limited-time offer during February. Missed out? Look out for it next year in-store and online!

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice

1/2 yellow onion

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter


2 cups water

1 cup frozen peas

2 Tbsp. golden raisins

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Saffron Salt

    Saffron Salt is only available in February. Saffron Salt is a vibrant floral salt with delicate vanilla notes that comes in a giftable heart tin, p...

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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.