Golden Basmati Rice with Apricots

Name: Golden Basmati Rice with Apricots
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/4 cup warm water; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 1/2 cups basmati rice; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2/3 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped; 6 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces; Freshly ground pepper

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"This luxe rice, studded with apricots and crisp apple, is inspired by an ancient Persian dish that was made for the royal court...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

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1/4 cup warm water

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7 tablespoons unsalted butter

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1 medium onion, finely chopped

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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2 1/2 cups basmati rice

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4 cups chicken stock

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2 teaspoons salt

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2 scallions, thinly sliced

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2/3 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped

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6 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces

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Freshly ground pepper

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