Ingredients
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- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
- In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the soaked rice and salt.
- Cook the rice for about 10 minutes until slightly undercooked, then drain it.
- In a non-stick skillet, heat the vegetable oil and add the saffron mixed with a bit of water.
- Add the rice in an even layer and form a cake.
- Cook on medium heat for 30-40 minutes until the bottom is crispy and golden brown.
- Invert the rice cake onto a plate and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add spices like turmeric or cumin to the rice while boiling.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the rice to achieve the perfect crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg