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Saffron and Tomato Rice Pilaf
Photo: Markus Spiske

Saffron and Tomato Rice Pilaf

10 ingredients 14 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

587
Calories
39g
Protein
18g
Fat
68g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 15 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Saffron not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 450g/1 lb Basmati rice, well-rinsed and soaked half an hour
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large clove of garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Good pinch of saffron strands, soaked in 2 Tablespoons warm water
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped (peeled if desired)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped coriander (or cilantro or parsley)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of each of these powdered spices: cardamom, cinnamon, red or black pepper
  • 1/3 cup of toasted vermicelli, broken in small pieces, if necessary (vermicelli can be toasted by roasting in a *dry skillet (i.e. no oil) over medium heat while stirring constantly)
  • Chicken broth (Measure out the rice with a cup. The appropriate amount of chicken broth is double the quantity of rice.)

Directions

1

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are golden.

2

Add the tomatoes, chopped coriander, and spices.

3

Fry for one minute.

4

Add the rice, toasted vermicelli, and saffron threads soaked in water.

5

Add the chicken broth.

6

Over and bring to a boil over med/high heat.

7

When the liquid is absorbed into the rice so that the top of the rice is at the top of the liquid level, then reduce the heat to low.

8

Cover and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed.

9

Remove the rice from the heat. Let the rice sit for a few minutes.

10

Then, flake the rice with a fork.

11

You may add a Tablespoon of butter at this time, if you wish.

12

Serve and enjoy.

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Category:Omanese Recipes

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Category:Omanese Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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