Saffron Rice cooked in the Microwave
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After almost two weeks of eating out, the cravings for homemade food got unbelievably strong today. I had some frozen spareribs in the freezer, which I cooked with Indian spices to make a spicy pork fry. I don’t mind eating dry dishes with plain rice, as long as it is spicy, but Siv usually prefers a gravy with white rice.
First inkling was to make a fried rice, but the fridge was completely empty, even the eggs had expired almost a week ago. Then I suddenly thought of saffron rice, we had recently got some take out from a Caribbean restaurant near by, and their Saffron rice was awful! Ever since then I have been meaning to try my own version of it. Along with that, the prospect of an event participation prompted me to make this Saffron rice completely in the microwave. The basic technique for cooking rice in the microwave is from here.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice washed and soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads soaked in warm milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1/2 tbsp vinegar
- Salt to taste
Method
Place the butter in a large microwave safe bowl with a tight lid and heat on high uncovered for 1 minute.
Remove from the microwave immediately and add the paprika, turmeric and cumin powders and bay leaves to the melted butter and mix well. Heat for another 30 seconds.
Add the rice , soaked saffron threads, salt, vinegar and water to the bowl and mix well to combine.
Microwave uncovered for 10 minutes on high power.
Remove from the microwave, mix well and cover with a tight fitting lid. Return to the microwave, and heat for another 3 minutes on high heat.
Remove from the microwave and let it stand for about five minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
Serve warm with any spicy side dish.
This goes to dear Srivalli who hosts a monthly event called Microwave easy cooking. I only use the microwave for reheating and for cooking rice occasionally. So this is the only month I can actually participate in this event, since her chosen theme is Rice.
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I’m totally digging that pic! :party:
Was it at Casuelita’s that you had the bad saffron rice – I remember our last visit there being not-so-impressive.
It looks so nice… and is so simple to make
this one looks so good….i’ve been told saffron with coconut milk in rice too tastes good….i had a taste of some truly horrid rice dish that was called “saffron rice” at a Lebanese cooking class…..
Sig!!
that lovely saffron rice is amazing!!I would love to have that for my lunch right now… I have been away from my kitchen as well, Rocky’s in India, 2 week visit. I have become too lazy to even make anything Sig. Myself and Noel have been enjoying our takeouts, dinners at friends.
Hope u are having a nice weekend
Saffron Rice looks wonderful, if looks can tell
how aromatic a dish is, this one sure does.
That is a lovely pic! The rice looks fabulous. :drool:
Sig, the saffron rice looks perfect! I shall attempt this for sure..tks for the link (its got scrambled eggs!wowie another time saver..Hey I hv of lately discovered that hardboiled egg in mw is faster n tastier! shall blog abt it soon) Tku so much for sharing!!
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Ahhh…finally here comes my rice…
..looks great Sig… 
..actually I too planned on the same… 
Sig, The rice looks soooo good. My mouth is still watering with thoughts of the spice infused rice. Yummm! :drool:
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Totally droolworthy, Sig! Love how you garnished with grilled onions. Which spicy side-dish did you have with this rice
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Awesome picture, Sig! Wonderful entry.
hey Sig the snap is wonderful….i am drooling :drool:
the rice looks delicious!!! Love the color
Sig, this looks mouth wateringly good!! Awesome pic!
I have never cooked rice in mw. Sounds easy-peasy, Sig.
reminds me that a microwave can do more than just heating up left overs:) stunning photo!
Easy recipe and lovely picture…Sig
Flower): . Gr8 entry too.. Picture looks real yummy with the Pork fry on the side… :drool:
Mm that looks like a delicious meal! I’ve never cooked rice in the microwave before, I’ll have to try it.
WOW! Amazing photography and an equally amazing blog…. u have some great recipes… would love to try them… how do u take such nice snaps??… loved ur blog adding u in my blog roll…. keep posting more… girl u rock..
what is the quantity of milk that the saffron threads are soaked in? thanx
Hi Sig,prepared this yesterday and we loved it!It was quick easy and flavorful.Posted it in my blog today..Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe..