Sevil KahramanPremier Commis
01 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

This Saudi rice pilaf is made by cooking long-grain rice in chicken broth with saffron, cinnamon, and currants. Easy to prepare, it can be served as a main dish or a snack-sized portion.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the rice

20 min

Rinse the long-grain rice, soak it in warm water for 20 minutes, and drain.

2

Sauté the rice

8 min

Sauté the onion in butter, add the rice, and cook for a few more minutes.

3

Cook the pilaf

20 min

Add the chicken broth, saffron, cinnamon, currants, and salt. Once it boils, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.

4

Rest and serve

10 min

Remove from the heat, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Reminder

Be sure to soak the rice before cooking; skipping this step can make the grains stick together. Allergen: contains milk/dairy (butter).

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Buse Uysal Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Safran bulamadığım için yerine az miktarda zerdeçal kullandım, renk yine güzel sarı oldu ama tarifteki kadar derin bir koku alamadım; yine de aile çok beğendi, bir dahaki sefer gerçek safranla deneyeceğim.

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