Toasted Orzo with Saffron and Fennel

Ingredients for Toasted Orzo with Saffron and Fennel

• 1/4 teaspoons crumbled saffron threads

• 1 tablespoon boiling-hot water plus 475ml water, divided

• 120ml chopped red onion

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 /475ml orzo (250g)

• 240ml chopped fennel (from 1 small bulb) plus 2 tablespoons chopped fronds

How to make Toasted Orzo with Saffron and Fennel

Soften saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water and set aside.

Cook onion in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add orzo and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Stir in saffron mixture, remaining 475ml water, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until orzo is just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

Sprinkle fennel bulb over orzo and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Stir fennel bulb into orzo, then serve sprinkled with fennel fronds.

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