Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt butter in a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saffron; sauté until onion is golden. Add apricots and rice; continue to sauté until rice becomes opaque.
- Add water and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
- To serve, place rice in desired serving dish and garnish with pistachios.
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What is Saffron?
A delicacy and precious commodity, saffron has a unique flavor and distinct red color that can elevate a dish in an instant. This spice has a floral and slightly bitter flavor that adds a beautiful depth and complexity in many Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mediterranean dishes. One of the most expensive spices in the world due to its prized aroma and difficult harvesting process, you should use saffron very sparingly in your dishes.
Different Forms of Saffron
There a few forms that you can buy saffron in, each varying in potency and price level.
Saffron Threads: The most common and expensive form of this spice, the threads are the stigma of the saffron flower. Each thread has a deep red color and cooks with a unique floral aroma.
Saffron Strands: Shorter than the threads, strands are sold in smaller quantities and are often less expensive, but also less potent.
Saffron Powder: made from grounded saffron threads, this fine powder is a more convenient form of the spice that can dissolve easier in liquids
More Recipes With Pistacchios
Pistacchios add a distinct nutty and salty flavor to many dishes savory and sweet. Using roasted pistachios will enhance their flavor, highlighting their earthy notes and contrasting nicely to sweet and brighter ingredients.
For something sweet, try out this Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding, made with silky RiceSelect® Arborio Rice, aromatics, and roasted pistachios. Or creat our Jeweled Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts Recipe, full of aromatic spices and pops of color that will look stunning on your dinner table.
Looking for another yummy dinner idea? Try our: rice and shrimp recipe.
