Spiced Saffron Jasmine Rice Recipe

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Spiced Saffron Jasmine Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cardamom seeds
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp oil

Directions:

  1. Rinse rice with cold water in large bowl, changing water several times until it runs clear. Drain well through a fine sieve.
  2. Place cardamom seed, cloves, cinnamon sticks and fennel seeds in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Tie tightly with a long piece of string. Bring broth, spice bundle, saffron and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute or until rice is opaque. Stir in broth mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove spice bundle before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 353.66 Kcal (1481 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.44g 5%
Sodium 774.84mg 32%
Potassium 111.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 72.94g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 3.6g 7%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 11.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.9 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.53g 5%
Sodium 343.76mg 32%
Potassium 49.49mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.36g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 1.6g 7%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 16%
Calcium 5mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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