NOURISHING ONE POT SIMPLE MOROCCAN SAFFRON RICE PILAF
This simple Moroccan saffron rice pilaf is a one pot rice wonder. Nutty and nourishing brown rice, cooked with saffron and ginger and tossed with Moroccan spices and mixed dried fruit and nuts. Simple enough for weeknights and hearty enough to be dinner on it's own.
Provided by Debs
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bloom the saffron strands in 1/4 cup of boiling water. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the Tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sweat until they're soft and translucent.
- Add the brown rice, the saffron water and the remaining 1 1/4 cup water. Bring to the boil and cover with a lid. Turn the heat down to simmer and leave covered and simmering for 20 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, use a dry non stick frying pan to toast the spice mix. Heat the pan over a medium heat and add the spices. Toast for about 4 minutes, until all the spices are starting to colour and are very fragrant. Blend the spices to a powder either in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
- Once the rice is cooked, mix through the spices and the dried fruit.
- Serve with pomegranate arils and micro greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOROCCAN RICE (PILAF)
This Moroccan pilaf is simple to make but turns out delicious every time. Basmati rice is cooked with raisins, dried fruit and spices for an unforgettable experience! Suitable for a vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diet.
Provided by The Hungry Bites
Categories Appetizer Side Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute: Place the onion and the olive oil in a large pot and sauté under medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add cumin, allspice, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, pepper and rice and stir until rice gets a white color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Simmer: Add the stock (or water), salt and saffron, cover the pot and wait until it starts to boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook covered until almost all of the water is absorbed, about 5 - 10 minutes.
- Rest: Turn off the heat, add the dried fruits and almonds and stir/fluff up gently with a fork. Cover the pot and let the pilaf rest for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SAFFRON RICE PILAF
The color yellow symbolized joy for medieval Arabs, who were cultivating saffron in Spain by 960 c.e. Sephardic Jews were equally inspired by the coveted spice, and golden rice became a holiday and Sabbath tradition. This version, made with basmati rice, is punctuated by caramelized onion, currants, and fried almonds.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Onion Side Fry Vegetarian Dried Fruit Almond Saffron Kosher Vegan Potluck Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soften saffron in hot water (2 tablespoons) in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry almonds, stirring frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Fry onion in oil remaining in pot, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer half of onion to a bowl.
- Add rice to onion in pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water (4 1/2 cups), saffron mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Let rice stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes.
- While rice stands, stir almonds and currants into bowl with onion.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve with almond mixture spooned on top.
MOROCCAN RICE PILAF
The word pilaf is enough to send me right to the dining table with a mouth that can't wait any longer to begin my meal. This is a wonderful pilaf(pulao) from the Thursday magazine dated August 10-16'06. Enjoy!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter on medium-low heat in a small ovenproof pot.
- Fold in onions and stir well.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions turn translucent but are not browned.
- Add cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika and rice.
- Stir well so that the rice is evenly coated with butter.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in stock and raisins.
- Bring to a boil on high heat.
- Once the stock comes to a boil, cover the pot and let the pilaf cook in the oven for 18 minutes.
- Fold in salt, pepper and almonds before fluffing with a fork and serving.
- Enjoy!
MOROCCAN RICE PILAF WITH SAFFRON
This delicious rice pilaf can stand alone as a side dish, but it's great served as a bed for savory Recipe#414809. CREDIT: Christine Benlafquih http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/saladsandsidedishes/r/Mor_rice_pilaf.htm
Provided by Annacia
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, heat the stock almost to boiling.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the saffron) in a very large skillet or shallow stock pot.
- Cook the rice and vegetables over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the rice begins to color.
- Add the stock and saffron to the rice, stirring only once. Bring the stock to a simmer, and taste for salt.
- Adjust the seasoning if desired.
- Cover the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently and undisturbed, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 746.8, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 15
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