Easy
Vegetarian

Baked Saffron Rice

Author: inspired by Jamie Oliver

Golden goodness at its highest potential. Mouthwatering flavours intermingled with hearty textures make this side-dish recipe worth bookmarking. This saffron rice in a rice cooker is so easy to cook!

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Cooking 15 Min
Servings Serves 4-6
Product Basmati

Ingredients









Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Step 2

Fry onions in a pan with 1 tbsp olive oil until soft.

Step 3

Make saffron water – In a heat proof bowl or pot place 1 pinch of saffron in 2 ½ cups (600mL) of boiling water.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, add another pinch of saffron with 1 tbsp (15mL) boiled warm water, allowing it to steep for 10 -15 seconds. Add the crème fraiche or yogourt, and mix.

Step 5

Add the Dainty Basmati rice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and saffron water to the pan with the onions and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiled, transfer to the oven on a 25cm x 30cm roasting tray for 15 minutes, until rice is crisp.

Step 7

Drizzle the saffron crème fraîche over the rice and add a bit of extra olive oil (if desired). Mix and serve.

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