saffron-tomato rice

Name: Saffron-Tomato Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) water; 2 cup(s) chicken stock; - pinch of saffron threads; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 medium spanish onion; 3 cup(s) white rice; 5 - tomatoes, seeded and diced; - salt and pepper, to taste

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J. White Harris

Gallatin, TN

Updated on Nov 28, 2011

Saffron is about the most expensive spice around, at least here in this country. it is most commonly used in the Medeterrian area.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
- pinch of saffron threads
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium spanish onion
3 cups white rice
5 - tomatoes, seeded and diced
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make saffron-tomato rice

Step 1

Combine water, stock, 2 tablespoons salt and saffron in a medium saucepan over high heat and simmer until the threads open, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter and oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, add onion and saute until soft.
Step 3

Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and butter.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

Fold in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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