Braised Rice With Saffron Recipe

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Braised Rice With Saffron
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Directions:

  1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a 2-3 quart saucepan and keep it barely simmering over low heat.
  2. In a heavy 3qt flamproof casserole, melt 4 tbls butter over moderate heat. Cook the onions in the butter, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minutes. Do not let them brown.
  3. Stir in the optional marrow, then add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes, or until the grains glisten with the butter and are somewhat opaque.
  4. Pour in the wine and boil it until it is almost completely absorbed.
  5. Add 2 cups of the simmering stock to the rice and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until almost all of the liquid is absored.
  6. Add 2 more cups of stock and cook, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, stir the saffron into 2 cups of stock and let it steep for a few minutes.
  7. Pour it over the rice. Cook until the stock is completely absorbed.
  8. By now the rice should be tender. If it is still firm, add the remaining stock- 1/2 cup at a time - and continue cooking and stirring until the rice is soft.
  9. Stir in 4 tabl of soft butter and the grated cheese with a fork, taking care not to mash the rice.
  10. Serve at once while the rice is creamy and piping hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.96 Kcal (867 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.64g 16%
Cholesterol 22.57mg 8%
Sodium 208.55mg 9%
Potassium 119.48mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.35g 6%
Sugars 1.81g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 1%
Protein 5.9g 12%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 81.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.51 Kcal (555 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.81g 16%
Cholesterol 14.45mg 8%
Sodium 133.53mg 9%
Potassium 76.5mg 3%
Total Carbs 12.39g 6%
Sugars 1.16g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 1%
Protein 3.78g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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