Saffron rice with apricots and almond

[La Lioness Priyanka]

from my dinner yesterday



Soak rice for at least an hour in water (1/2 cup per person)

Soak a few saffron threads in warm milk

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Heat a pot of water till it boils

Drain rice and put in water (about 7-9 minutes till done)

Drain rice

Spread rice on a cookie tray so that it doesn’t clump together

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Heat a large wok with a bit of peanut oil/ghee/safflower oil

When hot put in cinnamon stick for a bit

turn the heat off, put in almonds and apricots

Swirl for a bit

Turn heat back on and start adding rice—stir to mix

Add the saffron milk mixture-- stir to mix

Add salt to taste and a bit of sugar ---stir to mix

[hippywife]

1. So...

how did it all go? I hope well. :hi:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

2. it went fabulously.

i will post pics of my kitchen later, so you guys can be amused at how much food a tiny nyc kitchen can serve up

[hippywife]

3. Glad to hear it!

I know it can be kinda nerve wracking when the in-laws meet each other. LOL Looking forward to the pics.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

4. here you go

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=8029959&mesg_id=8029959

[hippywife]

5. Okay...

no pics of the final spread? What's up with that? We were all ready to drool and everything!


That is one small, small kitchen, girl! You've got me beat and I thought that would take some doing! It's a real challenge for me so I can't imagine trying to turn out gourmet meals in that kitchen! You are awesome! :wow:



(The bread machine (read: boat anchor)is gone. LOL)


Gratuitous kitteh pic (just because Photobucket is being slow and it was there. ;) ):

[La Lioness Priyanka]

6. i completely forgot to take pics afterwards... such an adorable kitty