saffron-rice.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.",
        "Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.",
        "Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.  Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.",
        "Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.",
        "Cover and cook until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 cups uncooked long-grain rice",
        "3/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads",
        "4 tablespoons butter",
        "6 whole cardamom seeds",
        "4 whole cloves",
        "3 cinnamon sticks",
        "1 onion, chopped",
        "3 cups boiling vegetable broth",
        "1 teaspoon salt"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Saffron Rice",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24376/saffron-rice/"
}