Low Sodium Saffron Rice
Servings
2Serving size
1/2 cup rice
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied but the rice doesn’t keep well.
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 Cups Water |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1/4 tsp. Saffron (about 30 threads) |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
| 1/2 cup White rice (jasmine rice) |
Instructions
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water, salt, saffron and oregano. When the water boils stir in the jasmine rice.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes.
Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice.
When a very small amount of liquid remains, remove the pan from the burner and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Print Recipe
Would you like to print or download the document?
Special Diet Information
Click on the icon for information.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Just a touch of saffron and oregano gives the sweet jasmine rice the most exotic taste.