Saffron Scented Fruity Yellow Rice Rice Cooker
Infuse your next meal with the vibrant flavors and captivating aroma of Saffron Scented Fruity Yellow Rice, an easy yet show-stopping dish made effortlessly in your rice cooker. This fragrant recipe combines fluffy basmati rice, golden saffron threads steeped to perfection, and a touch of turmeric for its signature sunny hue. Mixed with sweet bites of dried apricots, golden raisins, and a subtle crunch from slivered almonds, this dish is both luxurious and comforting. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a hands-free cooking process, it's the perfect balance of convenience and sophistication. Serve as a stunning side with roasted meats or grilled vegetables, or enjoy it on its own for a light, flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 3.5 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Saffron threads
- 2 tablespoons Hot water (for saffron)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 cups Dried apricots
- 0.25 cups Golden raisins
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain the rice well and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the saffron threads with 2 tablespoons of hot water. Allow it to steep for 5 minutes to release its color and flavor.
Chop the dried apricots into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside the apricots, golden raisins, and slivered almonds.
In the rice cooker bowl, add the rinsed rice, 3.5 cups of water, and the saffron water (including the threads).
Stir in the unsalted butter, turmeric powder, and salt to evenly distribute the color and flavors.
Add the chopped dried apricots, golden raisins, and slivered almonds to the rice cooker, carefully spreading them out over the rice mixture.
Close the lid of the rice cooker and set it to the standard white rice cooking mode.
Once the rice cooker completes its cycle, allow the rice to sit in the 'Keep Warm' mode for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork to combine the fruits and nuts evenly throughout the dish.
Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the rice for a burst of color and flavor before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or light meal, and enjoy the fragrant and fruity flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2405 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1122 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
