Uncle Bill's Four Rice Combination With Saffron

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This rice combination with the wild rice gives you a nice crunchy taste. The saffron strands add a very delightful flavor and the crushed cashews just top it off. I started this combination or rice about 12 years ago to the delight of many.

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Steps

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In a small saucepan , measure wild rice and just cover with water.

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Cover and bring to boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

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Drain well and return to saucepan.

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Add 2 1 / 2 cups of water , cover and bring to boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.

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In the meantime , measure basmati brown rice , jasmine long grain rice and lal qilla rice to a large mixing bowl.

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Wash rice in cold water by squeezing rice through your fingers at least 100 times.

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Change the water every 25 squeezes.

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This removes most of the chaf off the rice.

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Drain rice well and transfer to an automatic electric rice cooker or a large saucepan.

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Now add the semi-cooked wild rice to cooker.

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Add 4 cups of chicken broth , 1 1 / 2 cups of water , saffron strands and butter to cooker.

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Mix rice well to blend.

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If using an electric cooker , cover , press to start and continue to cook for approximately 20 minutes.

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Do not remove cover while rice is cooking.

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If using a sau.

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Ingredients

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wild rice, water, brown basmati rice, long grain rice, rice, chicken broth, saffron strands, butter, cashews