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Rustic skewers with saffron rice

17/11/2023

I present to you a recipe for rustic skewers with a side of saffron rice. This combination brings together robust and delicate flavors for a tasty and colorful dinner.

Ingredients for Rustic Skewers:

  • 400 g of pork meat, cut into cubes
  • 2 bell peppers (one red and one yellow), cut into pieces
  • 1 large onion, cut into pieces
  • 200 g of sausage, cut into pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • Bay leaves (a few leaves to season)

Ingredients for Saffron Rice:

  • 350 g of Carnaroli or Arborio rice
  • 1 packet of powdered saffron
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Vegetable broth as needed
  • 50 g of butter
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation of Rustic Skewers:

  1. Prepare the skewers by alternating pieces of pork, sausage, bell peppers, and onion until the sticks are filled.
  2. Brush the skewers with a little oil and sprinkle them with the chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place some bay leaves on the grill of the barbecue or a very hot plate and lay the skewers on it to cook. Turn the skewers regularly to cook them evenly on all sides.
  4. Continue cooking until the meat is golden and properly cooked.

Preparation of Saffron Rice:

  1. In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion with a drizzle of oil until it becomes translucent.
  2. Add the rice and toast it for a few minutes until the grains become shiny.
  3. Dissolve the saffron in a little hot broth and add it to the rice, stirring.
  4. Continue cooking by gradually adding the hot broth, stirring occasionally until the rice is cooked al dente.
  5. Off the heat, cream the rice with butter and Parmesan, adjust for salt if necessary.

Serve the hot skewers accompanied by the saffron rice for a dinner rich in flavors and colors.

Curiosity

Saffron is a precious and notoriously expensive spice, famous for its delicate flavor and the bright yellow color it gives to dishes. It is also known for its purported health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the rice I have suggested, saffron not only adds a fantastic color, but also a delicate and refined flavor that pairs beautifully with the robustness of the rustic skewers.

Rustic skewers with saffron rice