Saffron Almond Rice

Name: Saffron Almond Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (Jasmine is also lovely); 2 cups water; 1 pinch saffron; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice (Jasmine is also lovely)
2 cups water
1 pinch saffron
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Pour the rice and water into a small pot with a lid and add saffron, almonds, apricots and seasoning.
2

Stir gently and bring to a slow steady simmer, stir and cover with a tight fitting lid.
3

Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
4

Without opening the lid turn off the heat and let the pot rest at least five to ten minutes or so before serving. Enjoy!