Greek•gourmet
Saffron Rice Pilaf | Easy Rice Pilaf
Rice pilaf flavored with saffron.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 5 saffron threads (crushed)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in pan, add rice and mix well.
- 2
Cook until rice turns opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add chicken 2 cups broth, bring to boil, reduce heat cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- 4
When rice is done, mix crushed saffron with 1/4 cup chicken broth.
- 5
Pour over rice and mix well.
- 6
Remove from heat, cover with towel, and place lid over towel.
- 7
Let sit for 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve topped with feta!