Saffron Rice (Aish)

Name: Saffron Rice (Aish)
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Emirati
Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes; ½ tsp saffron threads (about 25 threads); 3 tbsp rose water; 3 tbsp ghee (samn) or butter; 4 cardamom pods and a small cinnamon stick; 2 tsp salt; 2 litres water for boiling; Fried almonds and raisins to garnish (optional)

Recipe No.: E-32

Emirati50 minServes 6

Aish with saffron is white rice coloured with saffron threads and scented with rose water and cardamom, served at gatherings and feasts in the Emirates. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices, so this rice is usually served to guests.

Ingredients for Saffron Rice

3 cupsbasmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
½ tspsaffron threads (about 25 threads)
3 tbsprose water
3 tbspghee (samn) or butter
4cardamom pods and a small cinnamon stick
2 tspsalt
2 litreswater for boiling
Fried almonds and raisins to garnish (optional)

Method

Crush the saffron between your fingers and soak it in the rose water for 15 minutes to release its colour.
Boil the water with the salt, cardamom and cinnamon, add the rice and cook 6 to 8 minutes until about three-quarters done, then drain.
Return the rice to the pot with the ghee, then pour half of the saffron rose water over part of the rice to get both yellow and white grains.
Cover with a cloth and tight lid and cook over very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Fluff gently, drizzle with the remaining saffron, garnish with almonds and raisins and serve.

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