Saffron Rice
From: Jean, Ontario, Canada
Comments: Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: approximately 30 minutes
Saffron adds a sunny color and an exotic flavor.
Servings: 10
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups [500 mL] parboiled rice
  • 4 cups [1 L] water
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] crushed saffron
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] toasted pine nuts
  • Salt
  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Add rice; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until rice is golden.
  • Stir in water, salt and saffron.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork; stir in half of the pine nuts and season with salt, to taste.
  • Spoon rice into a lightly oiled casserole; sprinkle remaining pine nuts on top.
  • If preparing ahead of time, keep rice warm into a slow oven for up to 1 hour.