Garlic-Almond-Sherry Rice with Saffron

EdsGirlAngie's Note:

Another EdsGirl creation from La Cocina Angie! Beautiful golden rice is seasoned with garlic, sherry, saffron, and - a touch of almond extract. It's so delicious, and at it's best with a light vegetarian, seafood or chicken entree.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1/2 cup rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 3 teaspoons sherry wine
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 pinch saffron
• salt

Directions:

1. In a heavy saucepan, saute garlic in olive oil until very lightly browned.
2. Add rice and saute about 3 minutes.
3. Combine water and sherry; add to rice and garlic in saucepan.
4. Add almond extract and pinch of saffron.
5. Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. To serve, top with toasted almond slivers or slices.

Reviews

[Phoenix Food Queen]

This just sounded absolutely delish and I HAD to make this! Sadly I didn't have any saffron so i substituted Tumeric (let me tell you. .not a bad sub!) and I didn't have any almond slivers but I had whole roasted almonds. This was so delish! I can't wait to make this again with all the correct ingredients on hand! I served this with baked teriyaki chicken and broccoli! What a great meal!

[lindseylcw]

Really delicious, even my rice hating husband loved this.

[Peter J]

Yum, this was really great served along with some seafood! The only change I made was to use untoasted almond slivers but only because I forgot to toast them earlier. I agree the aroma while cooking is great.