Saffron and Nut Pilau

A fragrant vegetarian rice dish featuring aromatic spices, saffron, orange flower water, and a variety of toasted nuts and shallots.

Vegetarian Side Dish Gluten Free Rice Nuts Pilau

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

410.7

kcal / serving

1642.8 kcal total

Carbs

60.4g

per serving

241.6 g total

Fat

15.6g

per serving

62.4 g total

Protein

8.6g

per serving

34.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Unsalted Butter

GrainsCereals

250

Basmati Rice

Liquids

tbsp

Orange Flower Water

Water

NutsSeeds

0.5

tsp

2.5

piece

piece

piece

tbsp

tbsp

blanched, peeled and slivered

tbsp

Pistachios

unsalted, blanched, peeled and slivered

tbsp

Cashews

unsalted, halved

Salt

to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Sunflower Oil

Vegetables

piece

Shallots

trimmed and finely sliced

Method

Wash the rice repeatedly until the water runs clear and soak in fresh water.

Crush the saffron strands and soak them in the orange flower water.

Fry sliced shallots in butter and oil until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.

Fragrance the remaining fat by frying the whole spices and nuts for several minutes.

Add drained rice, salt, and saffron liquid to the pan and stir constantly.

Pour in 1 liter of water, boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with the fried shallots.