Aromatic, pretty and utterly delicious, this Saffron Basmati Rice Recipe with Fresh Dill is a fantastic compliment to almost anything . . . meats, fish, vegetables, you name it!
1/4cupfresh dill,washed and dried, roughly chopped
Instructions
Add the pinch of saffron threads to a mortar. Use the pestle to grind the spice until it's a powder. This should only take a few seconds, and will yield less than 1/8 teaspoon, which is all you need.
Add about 2 tablespoons of the water to the mortar and then pour this, along with the remaining water into a medium-sized soup pot. Bring it to a very gentle simmer and then turn off the heat. Let it steep for at least 15 minutes.
Now pour the rice into a fine mesh strainer and rinse it thoroughly, and then add it to the pot, along with the salt and olive oil.
Gently stir and then bring to a boil. Immediately turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook just until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Fold in the dill and serve.
Keywords unique vegan sides, great side dishes for meats and stews
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