Saffron-Tomato Rice

Name: Saffron-Tomato Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 c water; 2 c chicken stock; pinch of saffron threads; 2 Tbsp butter, unsalted; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium spanish onion; 3 c white rice; 5 tomatoes, seeded and diced; salt and pepper, to taste

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By J. White Harris
@JWhiteH

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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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

4 c

water
2 c

chicken stock
·

pinch of saffron threads
2 Tbsp

butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp

olive oil
1 medium

spanish onion
3 c

white rice
5

tomatoes, seeded and diced
·

salt and pepper, to taste
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How to Make Saffron-Tomato Rice

Step-by-Step

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.