Saffron Rice Pilaf

Ingredients for Saffron Rice Pilaf

• 3/4 teaspoons crumbled saffron threads

• 2 tablespoons boiling-hot water

• 80ml olive oil

• 240ml slivered almonds (110g)

• 1 very large onion, chopped (550 to 750g )

• 725ml white basmati rice (550g)

• 1075ml water

• 240ml dried currants (110g)

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 (1075ml ), saffron mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons 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.

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