Bangladeshi Vegetarian Delight: Saffron Rice with Saffron-Spiced Cremini Mushrooms & Snap Pea Salad
Few dishes evoke the vibrancy and warmth of the Bangladeshi cuisine like this hearty and flavorful saffron rice accompanied by saffron-spiced cremini mushrooms and a crisp snap pea salad. Each bite brings the rich and aromatic spices of South Asia to the table, ensuring a delightful meal steeped in tradition and taste. Perfectly designed to cater to dietary considerations, this dinner ensures there is something to savor in every step, free from lactose, additives, and allergens.
Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert
Ingredients
- 200 grams Jasmine Rice
- 0.2 grams Saffron threads
- 200 grams Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 150 grams Snap Peas, trimmed
- 1 Jalapeno, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 grams Salt
- 1 gram Pepper
- 1 gram Turmeric
- 4 grams Coriander, chopped
- 2 grams Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 0.2 grams Saffron, for mushrooms
- 200 grams Cucumber, sliced
Method
- Begin by soaking the saffron threads in 50 ml of warm water for around 10 minutes to release the rich pigment and aroma.
- Cook the Jasmine rice with the soaking saffron threads and water, ensuring to fluff the rice once cooked to achieve a fragrant and golden yellow saffron rice.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced Cremini mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms start to soften.
- Add the saffron threads, salt, pepper, turmeric, and cumin to the mushrooms. Stir well to blend the spices and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and evenly spiced. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the snap peas, sliced cucumber, and sliced jalapeno.
- Drizzle the snap pea salad with vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Serve the saffron rice on a plate, topped with the saffron-spiced cremini mushrooms and a side of snap pea salad, garnished with chopped coriander.
Tips
- For a richer saffron flavor, soak the saffron threads for a longer period, around 20 minutes.
- Ensure the mushrooms are sliced evenly to guarantee they cook uniformly.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno in the snap pea salad to control the heat level.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100 grams | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 450 kcal |
| Energy | 628 kJ | 1884 kJ |
| Fat | 4 grams | 12 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 grams | 1.5 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 28 grams | 84 grams |
| Sugars | 2 grams | 6 grams |
| Proteins | 4 grams | 12 grams |
| Salt | 1 grams</td
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