Saffron-Tomato Rice
By
J. White Harris
@JWhiteH
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Ingredients
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4 cwater
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2 cchicken stock
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·pinch of saffron threads
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2 Tbspbutter, unsalted
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1 mediumspanish onion
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3 cwhite rice
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5tomatoes, seeded and diced
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·salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Saffron-Tomato Rice
- Combine water, stock, 2 tablespoons salt and saffron in a medium saucepan over high heat and simmer until the threads open, about 5 minutes.
- Melt butter and oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, add onion and saute until soft.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and butter.
- Add the saffron broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until the rice is tender about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Fold in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.