Flavorful saffron rice with onions, bell peppers, and poblanos.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rice, saffron
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2cupsrice
3cupschicken stock
1medium onion
1poblano pepper
1red bell pepper
1earcorn
¼teaspoonsaffron
2tablespoonbutter or olive oil
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Instructions
The first step is to infuse our chicken broth with saffron threads. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 3 cups of chicken stock and ¼ teaspoon of saffron threads.
While the chicken stock heats, roast the red pepper and poblano pepper under a broiler or on a grill. Rotate the peppers every 2-3 minutes so they char evenly on all sides. After the peppers have charred, place them in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave the peppers covered for 10 minutes.
Cook the corn using your preferred method. Either cook it directly on grill grates for 8-10 minutes or boil on the stove for 6-8 minutes.
Cook the rice in a medium pot with the saffron broth. Add two cups of rice to the chicken broth, bring the broth up to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook with a lid on for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam for 5 minutes.
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Next, add the diced onion, corn, roasted red pepper and diced poblano to the pan. Saute the vegetables for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rice to vegetables and stir to combine well. Make sure scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Check the rice for seasoning and add a pinch of salt if necessary.
Garnish with minced fresh parsley.
Notes
Enjoy in a bowl with grilled chicken marinaded in a ½ cup orange juice, 1 tbs lime juice, 1 tbs tequila, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and a 1 teaspoon salt.