VEGAN

Rice with Saffron

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Saffron has a bitter, spicy taste, a warming effect, and a sharp sensation after digestion. It is easily digestible and helps with food allergies. Medical uses: effective for migraine-type headaches. It may also be beneficial for 'reviving' the blood, improving circulation, and supporting the female reproductive system.

Ingredients

Saffron - a pinch
Basmati rice - 1½ glasses
Sesame Oil - 3 spoons
Bay leaf - 4 pieces
Cinnamon - 2 pieces
Cardamom - 7 pieces
Clove - 7 pieces
Salt - ½ spoons
Water - 1 tablespoon
Cilantro - 1 bunch

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Rinse the rice twice, drain the water, and let it dry. Soak the saffron in a tablespoon of water for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a pot over medium heat and add oil. Then add the bay leaf, broken pieces of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, and sauté everything for one minute.

Step 3

Reduce the heat, add the rice to the spices, and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the hot water along with the previously soaked saffron and bring to a gentle boil. Then, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. After that, reduce the heat to medium and partially cover the pot. Cook this way for another 5 minutes, stirring 1-2 times to prevent sticking and burning at the bottom.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, seal the pot tightly, and cook for 10 minutes until done.

Step 6

Remove all spices from the rice, finely chop a bunch of cilantro, mix it with the rice, and serve it on the table.

Step 7

You can prepare this dish using a steamer. To do this, heat the spices in a pot as described above and mix them with the rice. Transfer the rice and spices to a plastic container and add a small amount of water, ensuring it doesn't completely cover the rice. Place it in the steamer and cook for 20-30 minutes.