Rice With Saffron and Nuts (Zaffrani Chaval)

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   Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepan.

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   Test that it's hot enough by adding one seed; it should sizzle immediately.

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   If not, wait until the oil is hotter before you add the remainder of the seeds and stir for 10 seconds.

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   Add rice.

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   Stir and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

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   The rice will start to change color and become opaque.

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   Add broth and salt.

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   Bring to a boil, turn down heat, cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

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   Turn off heat and fluff with fork.

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    Dissolve saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm water, then pour it in the center of the rice.

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    Sprinkle nuts on top.

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    Wait for 5 minutes, then mix.

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    Rice will have white and saffron-color grains mixed together -- unless you have lame-o saffron like I had when I made the batch in the photos I uploaded.

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    *lol*.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.