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RECIPE

Saffron festive rice

Serves: 6-8

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Serves: 6-8
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients

● 250g basmati rice
● 1 large onion, sliced
● 6-8 garlic cloves, quartered
● ½ tsp saffron
● 1 tbsp caster sugar
● 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil
● 150g mixed roasted nuts
● 150g mixed dried fruits
● Salt, pepper
● Chicken or vegetable stock

Method

● Rinse the rice and drain.

● Fry the onion and garlic in the oil over a medium heat until browned. Add the sugar and cook to caramelise.

● Add the rice, dried fruit and saffron.

● Add 750ml of boiling chicken or vegetable stock to the rice and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until the rice is tender but not overcooked. There should be no water left in the pan after cooking.

● Gently stir the mixed nuts into the rice. Season to taste and serve.

homecookingbyfabienne.co.uk

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