Emirati Zafran Rice

Name: Emirati Zafran Rice
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Emirati
Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice; 1/2 tsp saffron; 3 tbsp ghee; Whole cardamom and cinnamon

أرز بالزعفران/ah-ROZ bil zah-fah-RAN/

Also known as: Saffron Rice

About this dish

Fragrant saffron-infused rice, a fundamental accompaniment to many Emirati main dishes.

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Ingredients

🍚3 cups basmati rice

🌼1/2 tsp saffron

🧈3 tbsp ghee

🌿Whole cardamom and cinnamon

Method

Serves 2

Soak the rice briefly, then drain.

Steep saffron in a little warm water.

Sauté whole spices in ghee until fragrant.

Add rice and enough water to cook, along with the saffron water.

Simmer covered until the rice is tender and fluffy.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Zafran (saffron) rice is a staple accompaniment across Emirati cuisine, commonly paired with grilled meats and fish.

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