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Jewelled rice
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Luxurious saffron rice for a gourmet experience.
Ingredients:
  • Large pinch of saffron threads
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) boiling water
  • 400g (2 cups) Basmati rice
  • 1 orange
  • 80g butter, chopped
  • 75g (1/2 cup) craisins (dried cranberries)
  • 85g (1/2 cup) dried apricots, thinly sliced
  • 40g (1/4 cup) dried cherries
  • 40g (1/4 cup) slivered almonds
  • 40g (1/4 cup) pistachio kernels, thinly sliced lengthways
  • 6 fresh dates, pitted, thinly sliced lengthways
  • 1 pomegranate, halved, seeds removed and separated
Instructions:
  • Infuse saffron in boiling water in a small bowl for 10 minutes.
  • Start by soaking the rice in boiling water until it's covered. Then rinse it under cold water and set aside. Next, boil a large saucepan of water, add the rice, and simmer for 8 minutes until almost tender. Drain the rice and it's ready to use.
  • Zest the orange using a zester or peel the rind using a vegetable peeler. Trim off any white pith using a small sharp knife and slice the rind into thin strips.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt half of the butter until foamy. Stir in the saffron mixture and rice. Add the orange rind, craisins, apricot, cherries, almonds, pistachios, and remaining butter. Cook covered on low heat for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
  • Combine the dates and vibrant pomegranate seeds into the dish. Season to perfection with a touch of salt and pepper. Present and enjoy your flavorful creation.

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