Saffron Rice With Almonds

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. slivered blanched almonds
  • 1 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1 1/4 c. chopped onions
  • 2 c. raw long-grain white rice
  • 2 3/4 c. homemade chicken stock or good quality canned broth
  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • generous pinch of saffron
  • 1/3 c. golden raisins

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium size skillet on medium heat.
  2. 2
    When hot, saut celery and onions until lightly coated with the butter (4 to 5 minutes).
  3. 3
    Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute more.
  4. 4
    Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper and saffron.
  5. 5
    Stir in the raisins and almonds.
  6. 6
    Place in buttered casserole; cover and bake at 350° until all liquid is absorbent, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. 7
    (This dish can be prepared and held, covered in a 250° oven for 30 to 40 minutes.)

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