Saffron Rice Pilaf with Currants

Cuisine Type

Anatolian Cuisine

Dish Type

Main Course

Main Ingredient

Vegetarian

Cooking Time

30-60 minutes

Rice Variety

XXL White Basmati Rice

Serves

4-6 People

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter into a pot.

Add 2 cups of rice and sauté until it becomes translucent.

Add 1/2 cup of currants and sauté briefly with the rice.

Soak 2 teaspoons of saffron in 1 cup of hot water; then add it to the pot.

Add 3 cups of hot water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Turn off the heat; let it rest for a few minutes and serve.

2 cups Mahmood Basmati rice

4 cups hot water

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup currants

2 tsp saffron

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

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