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Baked Saffron Rice
Partner the ratatouille with this great savoury rice, that’s scented with saffron and orange.
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
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Total time:
45 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Kallo Organic Vegetable Stock Cube
- Large pinch of saffron
- Small knob of butter
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 400g long grain rice
- Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
Method
- Preheat the oven to 190°C, gas mark 5. Dissolve the stock cube in 900ml boiling water before adding the saffron.
- Heat the butter in a flameproof casserole and gently cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened and golden. Add the rice and cook for a further 1 minute, stirring until the grains are coated in the butter.
- Pour the hot stock into the pan along with the orange zest and juice, then bring to the boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the grains are tender.
Comments
Nutritional Info
Typical values per serving:
| Energy |
1263.568kJ 302.0kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.4g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g |
| Sugars | 2.4g |
| Salt | 0.9g |
This recipe was first published in January 2007.
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