2 cups basmati rice. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 clove garlic, smashed. 3 to 4 threads saffron. Pinch of cayenne pepper. 3 to 3 1/2 cups chicken stock. 1/4 cup almond slivers, toasted.
Mediterranean Saffron Rice or Pilaf is a fried rice recipe made with berries and nuts. It's flavored with Saffron and other Middle Eastern Whole Spices. Mediterranean Saffron Rice OR Pilaf is a flavorful and easy fried rice recipe.
Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under running water for 2 minutes, until the water runs clear. Add the ghee, onion, and 1/2 tsp salt to a 12" nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Crumble the saffron between your thumb and finger and add to the pan.
Stir and toast the rice until the cayenne and saffron are fragrant, about 4 minutes. Shake the pot to level out the rice, and then add the chicken stock to fill about 1/2-inch over the rice. Bring to a boil, and then lower to a simmer and cover to cook for 15 minutes.