Saffron & pistachio rice

A pinch of saffron and the crunch of pine nuts takes the humble rice side dish to a new level.

Recipe «Saffron & pistachio rice» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 40g butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, 660g medium-grain rice, rinsed, drained, 1/4 tsp saffron threads, 750ml cold water , Pinch of salt, 100g pistachio kernels .

Ingredients:

• 40g butter 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 660g medium-grain rice, rinsed, drained 
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads 
• 750ml cold water 
• Pinch of salt 
• 100g pistachio kernels 

Instructions

1. Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and saffron. Stir to combine.
2. Add the water and salt. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 12 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes to stand.
3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pistachios and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Coarsely chop. Add to the rice mixture and stir to combine. Serve warm.