Directions:
- Soften saffron in hot water (2 tablespoons) in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry almonds, stirring frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Fry onion in oil remaining in pot, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer half of onion to a bowl.
- Add rice to onion in pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water (4 1/2 cups), saffron mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Let rice stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes.
- While rice stands, stir almonds and currants into bowl with onion.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve with almond mixture spooned on top.
- Cooks' note: Rice pilaf can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat, uncovered, in a microwave or, tightly covered, in a 250°F oven.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 341.72 Kcal (1431 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 156.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.42g | 27% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7.72mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 306.05mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 44.68g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 13.52g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.73g | 15% | |
| Protein | 5.91g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 27.9mg | 155% | |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 129.16 Kcal (541 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 59.27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.59g | 27% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2.92mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 115.68mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.89g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 5.11g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.41g | 15% | |
| Protein | 2.23g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 10.5mg | 155% | |
| Calcium | 25.3mg | 7% | |
* 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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