Name: Saffron rice with prawns, peas and coriander
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cup (750ml) fish or chicken stock; large pinch of spanish saffron; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 1 cup (200g) long grain rice, such as basmati; 1 red capsicum, cut into strips; 2 clove garlic, chopped; 500 gram green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 1 cup (120g) frozen peas; 1/2 cup coriander leaves; lemon wedges, to serve

Ingredients

3 cup (750ml) fish or chicken stock

large pinch of spanish saffron

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 onions, coarsely chopped

1 cup (200g) long grain rice, such as basmati

1 red capsicum, cut into strips

2 clove garlic, chopped

500 gram green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

1 cup (120g) frozen peas

1/2 cup coriander leaves

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Heat stock and saffron in a large deep frying pan on low until just simmering. Set aside for 5 minutes, to infuse. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe pan clean.

2.In the same pan, heat oil on medium. Cook onion for 5 minutes, until softened. Add rice, capsicum and garlic and cook 5 minutes, stirring until well coated.

3.Add hot saffron stock and increase heat to high. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, covered, for 10 minutes, until rice is almost cooked.

4.Add prawns and peas, pressing gently into rice. Cook for 12 minutes, covered, until rice is tender. Remove from heat and stand covered for 5 minutes, until prawns are just cooked. Add half of coriander. Serve with lemon wedges and remaining coriander.

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