Saffron rice

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Saffron rice is a dish made from saffron, white rice and also usually vegetable bouillon. Saffron rice is found in the cuisines of many countries (in one form or another).

[edit] Variations

[edit] India

In India, plain saffron rice is made from basmati rice, saffron, vegetable bouillon, butter, and bay leaves.

[edit] Turkey

In Turkey, sweet saffron rice called Zerde is made from white rice, saffron, table sugar, rose water, roasted pine seeds, and chopped pistachio nuts.