Saffron Rice With Currants and Snow Peas

Submitted by Olha7397

"This flavorful rice dish goes well with any poultry, especially game hens."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup currants
• 1⁄4 cup rose wine or 2 tablespoons medium sweet sherry
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 cups converted long grain rice (Uncle Bens)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pinch of crumbled saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb snow peas

directions

1. Soak currants in wine until needed.
2. In a heavy medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in rice; cook over medium low heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Bring broth to a boil with saffron. Pour over rice; stir in basil, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in currants and wine. Spread on a large platter and arrange quail on top.
4. Steam or stir fry snow peas and place around edge or at ends of platter. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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