5-Step Downside Up Saffron Basmati Rice with Crispy Potatoes

BASIC RECIPES | JANUARY 2020

Kitchen Basics Recipe

Fragrant Basmati Rice

Fragrant saffron basmati rice is the simplest recipe in only 5 steps: Soak • Wash • Boil • Cook • Bake. This recipe calls for 3 cups of rice, refrigerates well and is very versatile. You can use the extra cooked rice in salads, in stuffed vegetables, in Paella, with grilled vegetables, with eggs, or Get Creative! It also reheats beautifully in the microwave.

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BASICS | Side, Basmati Rice

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

3C Basmati Rice
5C Water, for soaking
16C Water (4 Quarts), for boiling
6T Salt
1t Vinegar
2T Olive Oil, for boiling
1 Russet Potato, peeled and thinly sliced
1t Saffron Threads
2t Coarse Sugar (or two sugar cubes)
1T Water
½C Olive Oil, for cooking

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

13¼”X3” Non-Stick Skillet
Small Mortar and Pestle

TIPS

For even flavor in every bite mix entire package with oil
Use artSAVOR 90 for rice, grains, vegetables, salads & more
Add extra salt to your taste if desired

DIRECTIONS

Soak rice in water for couple of hours, preferably 4 to 6 hours
Wash rice very gently under running water until rice water is clear
In a medium size pot, bring water to boil
Add rice, salt, vinegar, oil, and boil for 7 minutes
Strain rice in a colander under cold water, shake well to get rid of excess water, set aside
Preheat oven to 400˚F
Using a mortar and pestle, grind saffron and sugar into powder , mix with water set aside
Heat oil in non-stick deep pan over medium heat
Drizzle half of saffron liquid over oil
Arrange potato slices in a sun burst form or use your creativity for a different form
Cook potatoes for 2 minutes or until the edges of potato slices are golden
Add rice gradually spreading it loosely covering potato slices
Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes
Transfer to oven and bake for 35-40 minutes
Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes
Remove lid, place a platter over the pan and turn pan upside down away from your body
Drizzle the remainder of saffron liquid over rice
Decorate with edible flowers and herbs
Serve with your protein dish

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