Saffron rice

Saffron rice

Saffron rice is a dish made from saffron, white rice and also usually vegetable bouillon. Saffron rice is found in the cuisines of many countries (in one form or another).

Variations

India

In India, plain saffron rice is made from basmati rice, saffron, vegetable bouillon, butter, and bay leaves.

Turkey

In Turkey, sweet saffron rice called "Zerde" is made from white rice, saffron, table sugar, rose water, roasted pine seeds, and chopped pistachio nuts.


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