Golden Rice

Name: Golden Rice
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon saffron thread; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3 bay leaves; 400 g long-grain rice, rinsed; 850 ml vegetable stock; 100 g cashew nuts, toasted

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon saffron thread
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 bay leaves
400 g long-grain rice, rinsed
850 ml vegetable stock
100 g cashew nuts, toasted

Directions

1

Put the saffron threads into a small bowl of hot water and allow to soak.
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan with a low heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
3

Add the butter, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, paprika and bay leaves and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
4

Add the rice and continue to stir for three minutes.
5

Add the saffron and stock. Bring to the boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed. If necessary, add a little more stock and cook until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
6

Discard the bay leaves, season, stir through the cashews and serve.