Coconut And Saffron Creamy Rice Recipes

Steps:

• Over medium high heat combine oil, rice, salt, saffron, garlic and onion. Stirring constantly heat for 2-3 minutes then add toasted coconut. Stir another minute or until edges of rice begin to brown.
• Add chicken broth and coconut milk, being careful as it will sizzle like crazy! Stir bottom and sides of pot and reduce heat to low. Put a tightly fitting lid on and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes or until rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.

Steps:

• Place medium pot over low heat.
• Add saffron threads, cook 30 seconds till aromatic.
• Stir in water, increase heat to medium.
• Add coconut cream, rice, sugar and sultanas.
• Cook , stirring till mix comes to the boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer uncovered, stir occasionally for 20 minutes till rice is cooked and mixture is thick and creamy.
• Spoon into bowls and serve straight away.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bring milk to a boil with saffron threads, cardamom and cinnamon, while stirring frequently to prevent scalding.
• As soon as it comes to a boil, add the rice, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice has softened.
• Remove from heat, and stir in the sugar, coconut and nuts.
• Beat in the egg, single cream and butter.
• Transfer to an ovenproof dish.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes until set or lightly golden.
• Garnish with chopped nuts or dribbled with additional cream.
• Note: Coconut and nuts are optional and you may substitute one or either for golden raisins or any dried fruit, according to your taste.

Steps:

• Rinse rice in a large bowl with cool water until water runs clear. Drain rice.
• Combine rice, coconut cream, sugar, salt, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, then cover and reduce heat to low. (Alternatively, cook rice in an electric rice steamer.) Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 40-45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork; cover and let sit for 20 minutes.