Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Saffron White Rice-from Food Fit

Ingredients

1 cup converted white rice (long grain)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1 cup currants (optional)

Preparation - Estimated cooking time: 30 minutes -
1 In a medium-size saucepan, bring the water to a boil with the salt. Stir in the rice, cover, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the water is absorbed.
2 While the rice is cooking, dissolve the saffron carefully in the lemon juice.
3 When the rice is ready, toss it lightly with the saffron mixture. (If you wish to add the currants, boil them with the rice or steam them separately in order to make them tender and plump.)

Nutritional Analysis
Number of Servings: 4
Per Serving
Calories 170 Carbohydrate 38 g
Fat 0 g Fiber 1 g
Protein 3 g Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 589 mg

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