Name: Orange and Toasted Almond Saffron Rice Pilaf with Golden Raisins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (180 g) long-grain basmati rice; ¼ cup (40 g) golden raisins (sultanas); ¼ teaspoon saffron threads; 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee); 3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 1 medium onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (3 to 4-inch) cinnamon stick; 5 pods cardamom, cracked open; 1¾ cups (415 ml) vegetable stock or broth, simmering; 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest; ½ to 1 teaspoon orange blossom water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or fresh mint, for garnish (optional); 1 orange, peeled and sliced horizontally, for garnish (optional)