Saffron Basmati Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 cups water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp saffron thread
6 whole cloves
3 cups white basmati rice

Directions:

Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a large sauté pan; add rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Discard cloves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	124.24 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.71g	1%
Sodium	351.21mg	15%
Potassium	25.07mg	1%
Total Carbs	28.4g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	3%
Protein	2.13g	4%
Iron	28.4mg	158%
Calcium	12.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.26 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.37g	1%
Sodium	184.47mg	15%
Potassium	13.17mg	1%
Total Carbs	14.92g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	3%
Protein	1.12g	4%
Iron	14.9mg	158%
Calcium	6.3mg	1%

* 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
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