Saffron Basmati and Wild Rice

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Saffron Basmati and Wild Rice

 

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice

2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1 teaspoon saffron threads

3 3/4 cups water

3/4 teaspoon white pepper

Wild Rice:

1/2 cup wild rice

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 bay leaf

10 1/2 cups water

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

 

Rinse basmati rice with water. Place in 4-quart saucepan with water, salt,

pepper and saffron. (Crumble the saffron to impart a more even coloring and

flavor.) Place uncovered on medium high flame and bring to boil. Stir and cover.

Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 25 to 30 minutes. When done, mix rice slightly from

bottom up. Cover with kitchen towel between the pan and lid and allow to sit for

15 minutes.

 

Wild Rice: Rinse wild rice and place in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Add water, salt,

pepper and bay leaf. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Cook 45-60

minutes (rice will split when done).

 

Drain any water from rice.

 

Gently mix two rices together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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