Saffron Pea Basmati Rice Salad Recipes

SAFFRON RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium pot on grates of grill or side burners. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains of rice with the oil.
• Place the water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Add the saffron to the onion mixture and let boil 1 minute. Add the boiling water to the rice, stir, add salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and let cook 12 to 14 minutes or until the rice is just cooked. Let the rice sit, covered for 5 minutes then fluff with fork.
• Transfer the rice to a large bowl and add the asparagus, peppers, olives and herbs. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and a few tablespoons of aged sherry vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

INDIAN BASMATI RICE WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse your rice in a fine mesh sieve, if desired. Transfer rice to a medium saucepan and add all ingredients except peas and cilantro.
• Bring to a boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Cook white rice for 18-20 minutes, brown rice for 45-50 minutes, or until all water has evaporated.
• Add frozen peas to rice and allow to sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.

EASY SAFFRON RICE WITH PEAS (IF YOU PLEASE)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, add chicken stock over high heat. Then add the salt, saffron, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, black pepper, red pepper flakes and lemon juice. Next, stir in the rice. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly with a lid. Cook covered for approximately 15 minutes, or until nearly all of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Then, turn off the heat. If serving with peas, add the thawed peas and gently stir, just enough to incorporate the peas into the rice. Cover the saucepan with the lid.
• Regardless of whether you're adding peas or not, allow the rice to remain on the stovetop (heat off) covered for another 5-8 minutes. The residual heat will help to finish steaming the rice and will warm the peas, if you're using them.
• Before serving, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add additional salt to taste, if needed. When fluffing the rice, you may notice a few spots of reddish-orange coloring throughout the rice, this is from the saffron, and adds to the beauty and flavor of the dish! Enjoy!

SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to 'steep' for at least 5 minutes.
• In a medium pot, combine saffron + boiling water with the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
• Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes before serving.
• Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to 'steep' for at least 5 minutes.
• Combine saffron + boiled water with the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
• Cook using the 'white rice' function (or regular function if there is not a white rice option).
• Once the cook time is up, fluff with a fork and serve.

MEDITERANNEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice.
• Let stand in the refrigerator at least 30 min (this step can be made ahead).
• Meanwhile, prepare and cut the vegetables.
• Cut the cheese and olives.
• Chop the parsley.
• Rinse then drain the legumes.
• Put these ingredients in a salad bowl with the rice.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, and oregano.
• Pour this vinaigrette over the salad then toss gently.
• Add pepper to taste.
• It is not necessary to add salt, since the cheese and olives are already salted.
• Let stand at least 1 h in the refrigerator, then serve.

SAFFRON-PEA BASMATI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Increase the heat to high, add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, water, salt, black pepper and saffron and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender. Stir in the peas, cover, and let the pan sit off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the cilantro and scallions. Discard the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and the cloves. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.

SAFFRON RICE WITH PEAS AND GARBANZO BEANS

Steps:

• Cook fresh peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and reserve. If using thawed peas, set aside.
• Place rice in sieve. Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add broth, salt and saffron; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir peas and garbanzo beans into rice. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve.

SAFFRON RICE SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Put the rice in a pan, add 3 cups of boiling water and the dissolved saffron. Stir to distribut the saffron, and bring the liquid back to a boil. Cover and cook at a simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. 2. In a large bowl, make the vinaigrette by mixing the vinegar and salt together and slowly whisking in the oils, a few drops at a time. Season with pepper to taste. Add the rice to the bowl, together with the prepared vegetables. Toss all the ingredients until well coated with the vinaigrette. 3. Serve the salad either at room temperature or slightly chilled. Note: Present on lettuce leaves for a light lunch or use as a summertime accompaniment to grilled meats.