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Saffron Rice Recipe
Saffron rice creates simple yet elegant preparation including butter, onion, and precious saffron that's been used in family cooking for quite some time through traditional methods. This family recipe ensures authentic preparation techniques that have been refined through generations of cooking experience and cultural heritage. The simple approach demonstrates how luxury ingredients like saffron can create impressive results without complicated techniques when proper methods are followed. This quite-some-time status shows recipe reliability while the butter and onion base provides rich foundation for saffron's distinctive flavor and aroma. The traditional preparation honors cultural significance while creating elegant rice that's suitable for special occasions and impressive meal presentations.
Saffron rice recipe creates simple yet elegant preparation with butter, onion, and precious saffron that's been treasured in family cooking for quite some time. This family heritage ensures authentic preparation methods refined through generations of cooking experience and cultural tradition. The simple approach demonstrates how luxury ingredients like saffron can create impressive results without complicated techniques when proper methods are followed. This long-standing family use proves recipe reliability while the butter and onion foundation provides rich base for saffron's distinctive aroma and golden color. The traditional preparation honors cultural significance while creating elegant rice suitable for special occasions and memorable meal presentations.
This simple recipe for saffron rice includes butter, onion, and saffron. It has been used in my family for quite some time and has always been a favorite.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
½ cup butter
¼ cup diced onion
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups water
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 pinch saffron threads
3 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 259 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 259 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 113mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 19mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 52mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
