Saffron rice with barberries, pistachio and mixed herbs
Fluffy saffron rice with bright barberries in every bite.
Buttery, fragrant herbs and crunching pistachio—so fresh and cozy.
A lemon-kissed finish that tastes like a special weekend.
lunch ⏱ 25 min 420 kcal / portion 80.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian milktree nuts 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- melt butter in a medium saucepan and coat the rice
- add boiling water, salt, and white pepper to the rice
- cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on very low heat for 15 minutes
- pour the saffron water over about a quarter of the surface
- cover with a tea towel and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes
- fluff the white rice up with a fork in a bowl
- drain the barberries and stir them in
- stir in dill, chervil, tarragon, and most pistachios
- fluff and gently fold the saffron rice into the white rice and adjust seasoning
- transfer to a shallow serving bowl and scatter remaining pistachios on top