SAFFRON BROWN RICE
-2 cups basmati brown rice
-4 cup warmed chicken or vegetable broth
-pinch saffron treads
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 to 2 tablespoon puréed roasted garlic (see recipe)
-1 medium to small white or yellow onion, chopped finely
-salt & lemon pepper (white can be substituted)

1. Rinse rice off & set aside

2. Warm broth & add saffron; steep (about 10 to 15 minutes)

3. In a heavy sauce pan, sauté the onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil with salt until translucent (about 1 to 2 minutes)
Add roasted garlic, stir to combine

4. Add rice; cook slightly, stir to combine
Add broth/saffron mixture
Cover (lowering the heat to medium) & cook for approximately 40-45 minute until rice is cooked

Season to taste with additional salt & the pepper

Yields about 8 cups
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