Saffron Pilaf with Almonds
Main Dishes | Kyrgyzstan cuisine
⏳ Time
1 hour 15 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
6
🍽️ Servings
8
Description
Saffron Pilaf with Almonds
Ingredients
- Olive Oil - 0.3 cups
- Saffron - ¾ teaspoon
- Chopped almonds - 3.9 oz
- Onion - 1 head
- Basmati rice - 19 oz
- Raisins - 3.9 oz
Step by Step guide
Step 1
In a small bowl, add saffron and pour in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add almonds and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel.
Step 3
Finely chop the onion (should yield 3-4 cups) and sauté in the oil until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer half of the onion to a bowl.
Step 4
Add rice to the pot and lightly sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 4.5 cups of water, saffron mixture, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 18-20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in the bowl with the onion, add almonds and raisins.
Step 6
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with the almond mixture.
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