Crunchy Rice
 
Ingredients
Crunchy Rice Ingredients
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • ¾ Tbsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. butter
  • 1 pinch Saffron
  • A pot with a lid
  • A damp dish towel
  • ¼ cup olive oil (you can substitute vegetable oil)
  • Large cast iron pan
  • Wooden spoon or chopstick
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. of fresh dill
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp. grated cucumber
Instructions
Crunchy Rice Instructions
  1. First wash the rice in a large bowl. Continue to rinse until the cold water runs clear.
  2. Then soak the rice for 10 minutes. This step is very important to ensure that the grit is removed.
  3. Put the clean rice aside and add your water to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil and add the rinsed rice.
  5. Cook the rice for 10 minutes then drain.
  6. Take the cast iron pan and melt the butter on a medium to low temperature.
  7. Add the rice, oil and salt while stirring.
  8. Then take the wooden spoon and spread the rice evenly.
  9. Next, take the end of the wooden spoon or chopstick and make several holes through the rice almost to the bottom. These openings are important to ensure that the steam escapes while cooking.
  10. Cook for 10 minutes with the lid in place and do not lift until the time is up.
  11. In a separate bowl take the saffron and combine with one cup of hot water.
  12. Take the liquid and pour over the top of the rice.Lower the heat slightly and cover with a damp dish towel and put the lid in place. (You can take the excess cloth and wrap it around the handle on the lid. The cloth will catch any excess moisture from the rice.)
  13. You will now cook the rice for 30 to 35 minutes. (Depending on whether you use convection top or gas range will determine how often you will need to rotate the pot to ensure the heat is evenly distributed. (Pay close attention to the rice while it cooks and occasionally peak under the lid. Take your spoon and lift up the edges of the crunchy rice to ensure that it is not burning. You are looking for a thick, crust-like consistently at the bottom with a golden appearance. Once you hear a soft popping sound and the nutty smell of the rice fills the room, it is finally done. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes in the original pan.)
  14. Once it has cooled, take a large plate and lay it over the top of the pan. Flip the rice onto the plate.
Dipping Sauce Instructions
  1. Mix all of the dig ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Recipe by Family Fun Journal at https://www.familyfunjournal.com/crunchy-rice/