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Mariam's Saffron Rice

Name: Mariam's Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp saffron threads; 2 tbsp warm water; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups water

This aromatic saffron rice is a nod to the nourishing meals Mariam cooked for her family, a small comfort amidst the challenges she faced in her life with Rasheed.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp saffron threads
2 tbsp warm water
1 tsp salt
4 cups water

Instructions

1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Soak the saffron in warm water for 10 minutes.
3
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat.
4
Add saffron water, salt, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
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