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| Saffron-Sesame Rice With Pine Nuts Recipe |
Category: Rice / Sides
Rating:
N/A
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
2 cup water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2/3 cup brown basmati rice
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoon margarine
1 shallot, peeled & minced
2 scallions, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoon tahini
1/4 cup parsley, fresh, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 black pepper, to taste
Cooking Directions:
Combine water & bouillon cube in a small, heavy pot. Bring to a boil, stir in the rice, cover & simmer until all the water is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Combine the saffron & hot water & let steep till needed. In a small, dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Once rice is done, heat margarine in skillet. Add minced shallot & saute over low heat until golden. Stir in rice, soaked saffron with its water, scallions, lemon juice & tahini. Cook over very low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add more water if necessary. Stir in the pine nuts, parsley & sesame seeds. Season with pepper. Serve at once.
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