How To Make Saffron Rice

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Wash the rice 3-5 times until the water runs clear. Set aside.

   Uses 1 cup Basmati rice · Separate water to rinse rice 3–5 times; drained

2. 2

   Step 2: Bloom the saffron (¼ teaspoon) by sprinkling the ground saffron over two ice cubes in a small bowl and let the ice melt. The liquid will be your bloomed saffron.

   Uses ¼ teaspoon Ground saffron · 2 ice cubes for blooming saffron

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a small pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until golden and translucent.

   Uses 2 tablespoons Olive oil · 1 Yellow onion (finely diced )

4. 4

   Step 4: Add in the rinsed rice and salt (1 teaspoon). Stir and add in the water (1½ cups). Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.

   Cook rice covered · 20 minUses Golden sautéed onion in olive oil · Rinsed drained basmati rice · 1 teaspoon Kosher salt · 1½ cups water for rice cooking

5. 5

   Step 5: Uncover and gently stir the prepared bloomed saffron into the partly cooked rice. Cover and cook on medium-low 10–15 minutes until the rice is tender and all cooking water is absorbed.

   Absorb saffron water · 15 minUses Covered rice after 15–20 minutes absorption cooking · Saffron bloomed in two melted ice cubes

6. 6

   Step 6: Turn the heat off and let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff using a fork.

   Rest saffron rice covered · 10 minUses Tender saffron rice, cooking liquid absorbed