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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 1½ cup [[ | + | * 1½ cup [[Rice|rice]] (we prefer basmati over plain) |
| − | * 1 tsp [[ | + | * 1 tsp [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | * large scoop (⅛ tsp) [[ | + | * large scoop (⅛ tsp) [[Saffron|saffron]] (expensive but worth it!) |
| − | * ½ cup [[ | + | * ½ cup [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | * ½ cup [[ | + | * ½ cup [[Raisin|raisins]] (or [[Currant|currants]]) |
| − | * ¼-½ cup [[ | + | * ¼-½ cup [[Almond|slivered almonds]] (toasted if you prefer) |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
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==Notes, tips and variations== | ==Notes, tips and variations== | ||
* For diabetics, you may replace sugar with 4 to 6 packets of SPLENDA sweetner. | * For diabetics, you may replace sugar with 4 to 6 packets of SPLENDA sweetner. | ||
| − | * Saffron Sweet Rice is a nice complement to [[ | + | * Saffron Sweet Rice is a nice complement to [[Amar's Chicken|Amar's Chicken]] and [[Amar's Tofu|Amar's Tofu]]. |
[[Category:Rice recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Rice recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Saffron recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Saffron recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Revision as of 06:29, 6 April 2012
Ingredients
- 1½ cup rice (we prefer basmati over plain)
- 1 tsp salt
- large scoop (⅛ tsp) saffron (expensive but worth it!)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup raisins (or currants)
- ¼-½ cup slivered almonds (toasted if you prefer)
Procedure
- Wash rice and add enough water cover rice with water equal to the depth of the rice.
- Add salt, saffron, sugar & raisins.
- Cook over high heat until water disappears and steam is rising from holes in the surface of the rice.
- Reduce heat to warm.
- Add almonds.
- Cover tightly and let stand for 20 minutes.
Notes, tips and variations
- For diabetics, you may replace sugar with 4 to 6 packets of SPLENDA sweetner.
- Saffron Sweet Rice is a nice complement to Amar's Chicken and Amar's Tofu.
