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Glenn: Powdered saffron is one of the world's most expensive spices.

Jorge: That's why most cooks now use saffron strands instead of saffron powder in recipes like this one.

Raúl: You can usually find these at any Latin market or in the spice section of your local supermarket.

Glenn: Many people dry the strands in a warm oven. You may also crush them right out of the package with a mortar and pestle.

Raúl: To avoid any saffron "grit" in your dish, you can also steep saffron strands in a little warm water to make saffron "tea."

Glenn: Run the tea through a strainer and you have essential saffron flavoring.

Arroz Azafran - Saffron Rice


Saffron Rice -- Arroz Azafran

By Three Guys From Miami



Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

Delicately flavored saffron rice.

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
2 cups rice
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chicken broth
8 saffron strands crushed with a mortar and pestle and dissolved in a small amount of hot water
3 tablespoons butter
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté onions and peppers until translucent. Stir in rice and salt and sauté briefly, until the rice begins to brown slightly.

Add chicken broth and saffron water, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, covered, for about 20 to 30 minutes. (Perfectly cooked rice will be tender and fluffy.) Just before serving, stir in 3 tablespoons butter.

You can press the rice into a salad mold or use an ice cream scoop to create a nice presentation.

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