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Saffron Rice

Servings

2

Serving size

1/2 cup rice
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied but the rice doesn’t keep well.

Saffron Rice

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Water
1/4 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.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

No specific GERD triggers.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Just a touch of saffron and oregano gives the sweet jasmine rice the most exotic taste.

"If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people."

Chinese Proverb