Spiced Saffron Jasmine Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 4 cardamom seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon oil

Recipe

• 1 rinse rice with cold water in large bowl, changing water several times until it runs clear. drain well through a fine sieve.
• 2 place cardamom seed, cloves, cinnamon sticks and fennel seeds in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. tie tightly with a long piece of string. bring broth, spice bundle, saffron and salt to boil in medium saucepan. set aside.
• 3 heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. add rice; cook and stir 1 minute or until rice is opaque. stir in broth mixture. bring to boil. reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. remove from heat. let stand 5 minutes. remove spice bundle before serving.