To start, you’ll need to gather your ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
– 2 cups of basmati rice
– 3 cups of vegetable broth (or water)
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 teaspoon of saffron
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Once you’ve got your ingredients ready, it’s time to get cooking. Here’s how to make rice bombs with peppers and saffron hearts:
1. Begin by heating your olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add your diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion has softened.
2. Add your minced garlic to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add your diced bell peppers to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until they have softened.
4. Meanwhile, rinse your basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This will help remove any excess starch and prevent the rice from sticking together.
5. Add your rinsed basmati rice to the pot with the peppers and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice has absorbed some of the flavors of the peppers.
6. Add your vegetable broth (or water) to the pot, along with your saffron threads. Stir well to combine.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook your rice for 18-20 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
8. Once your rice is cooked, use a spoon to scoop out small handfuls of the rice. Use your hands to shape the rice into small balls or bombs.
9. To make the saffron hearts, take a handful of the remaining rice and place it in a small bowl. Add a pinch of saffron threads to the rice and stir well until the rice turns yellow. Use your hands to shape the saffron rice into small hearts or shapes of your choice.
10. Serve your rice bombs with peppers and saffron hearts on a platter, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or cilantro. Enjoy!
Rice bombs with peppers and saffron hearts are a delicious and impressive addition to any meal. With their unique flavors and beautiful presentation, they’re sure to become a favorite dish in your culinary repertoire. So why not give them a try today?