Real saffron pilaf

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

3 tb Olive oil 2 Cardamon pods
12 Saffron threads Hulled and crushed
1 lg Yellow onion(s), peeled 1 Clove
Finely chopped 1 1/2 c Basmati rice
1 Garlic clove(s) 2 c Hot chicken stock
Peeled and minced 1 c Dry white wine
1 md Bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the
saffron and saute for 1 min, stirring constantly. Add the onions,
garlic, bay leaf, cardamon, and clove to the pan and saute for 2 min.
Add the rice to the pan and saute for 2 min more, stirring
constantly. Add the stock and wine and bring to a boil. Cover and
place in the oven to cook for about 15-17 min, until the liquid is
absorbed. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Grains, Rice, and Beans
by Kevin Graham
ISBN 1-885183-08-9
pg 125
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 11-25-95