Vickys Sweet Saffron Rice, GF DF EF SF NF

Vickys Sweet Saffron Rice, GF DF EF SF NF

Source : Heat The Oil In A Pan And Add The Onion Cinnamon Stick And Cloves Cooking Gently Until The Onion Has Softenedmeanwhile Add The Saffron To The Hot Wate...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 26, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion, cinnamon stick and cloves, cooking gently until the onion has softened

    Vickys Sweet Saffron Rice, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 1 photo

  2. Meanwhile add the saffron to the hot water and let stand

    Vickys Sweet Saffron Rice, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 2 photo

  3. Rinse the rice well then add to the onion pan, stirring while cooking on a medium heat now for 5 minutes or until the rice starts to turn golden

    Vickys Sweet Saffron Rice, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 3 photo

  4. Stir in the water, sugar, salt, coriander and cardamom, bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer

  5. Put the lid on the pan and let simmer for 30 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. The rice will look 'crater-like' on top, or 'holey' when done. Just fluff it with a fork and remove the cinnamon stick and cloves before serving

    Vickys Sweet Saffron Rice, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 5 photo

Ingredients

  1. 6 tbsp oil
  2. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  3. 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
  4. 2 cloves
  5. 480 ml hot water
  6. 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  7. 1 cup long grain rice
  8. 2 tbsp brown sugar
  9. 1 tsp low-sodium salt
  10. 1 pinch ground coriander
  11. 1 pinch ground cardamom
  12. 3 tbsp raisins (optional)
  13. 3 tbsp pistachio nuts (optional)

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