Directions:
- Soak the saffron in 4tsp of warm water. Wash the rice in a colander under running water.
- Warm the oil in a heavy-based, deep pan and fry the shallot until golden, for about 2 minutes.
- Fry the cinnamon, turmeric and cardamom seeds for 2 minutess. Add the lime leaves (or strips of lemon peel), rice, stock and dried fruit and bring to the boil.
- Turn down to moderate heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes (you may need to check the timing for your rice on the packet - less of more depending on the choice of rice.
- Meanwhile, place a piece of aluminium foil on a grill rack and toast the almonds under hot grill (keep an eye on them as they burn very quickly).Allow to cool.
- Melt the butter in a small pan and mix in the saffron when the butter is almost liquid.
- After 30 minutes, lift the of the saucepan in which the rice is cooking and check - the grains should be tender with hardly any liquid left at the bottom of the pan. Pour in the saffron butter and fold in through the rice (a chop stick or spoon handle is good, take care not to mash the rice whilst doing this). Then then take a fork and gently fluff up the rice.
- Serve garnished with the toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 545.61 Kcal (2284 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 120.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.44g | 21% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.75mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 11790.73mg | 491% | |
| Potassium | 171.71mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 89.14g | 30% | |
| Sugars | 2.59g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.03g | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.1g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 33.6mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 353.28 Kcal (1479 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 78.31 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.7g | 21% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.96mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 7634.43mg | 491% | |
| Potassium | 111.18mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 57.72g | 30% | |
| Sugars | 1.68g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.31g | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.3g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 21.7mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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