Saffron Pistachio Pilaf
Treat your family to this roasted Sumac and Rosemary Crusted Lamb and fragrant Saffron Pistachio Pilaf. Perfect the weekend or holiday.
Keyword : pilaf, saffron pistachio pilaf
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp saffron
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cups basmati rice (rinsed and drained) (400g)
- 2½ cups water (600ml)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup golden raisins (80g)
- ½ cup pistachios (toasted) (50g)
Instructions
- Soak saffron in 2 tablespoons warm water for 20 minutes.
- In a medium sized pot, add olive oil. Sauté onions until soft.
- Add basmati rice. Stir to mix well with onions, about 2 minutes.
- Add saffron mixture and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add salt and golden raisins.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
- Turn heat down to the lowest setting and leave pot on the stove for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off stove and remove pot.
- Allow rice to sit for 10 minutes.
- Dish onto plate and garnish with toasted pistachios.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal
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