Saffron-Parmesan Rice
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 saffron threads
- 1 cup short-grain brown rice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
directions
- Heat the water, broth, salt, and saffron to boiling in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cook covered until liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 35 minutes.
- Stir in butter and cheese. Let stand covered 10 minutes before serving.
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Reviews
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Very tasty! It reminds me of a risotto, but without all of the hassle of standing at the stove for 25 minutes. I made this in my rice cooker, adjusting the amount of liquid per the manufacturer's directions, then adding the butter and cheese after the timer went off. We really enjoyed this, and will make it again.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!