Saffron Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 25 saffron strands
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 soak the saffron in the hot water for 10-15 minutes.
• 2 put the rice in a strainer and rinse under hot water until it runs clear.
• 3 then rinse again under cold water and leave to drain.
• 4 heat the oil in a saucepan and add the rice.
• 5 saute until it becomes translucent.
• 6 add the remaining amount of water and salt, bring to a boil, and add the saffron infusion.
• 7 stir, cover tightly, and leave to simmer on a very low heat (preferably on a heat diffuser) - for about 20 minutes, until craters from on the surface.
• 8 stretch a piece of cheesecloth or a dish towel over the top, cover tightly with a lid, and leave in a warm corner to rest for 10-15 minutes.
• 9 the cloth will absorb the steam from the rice and allow the grains to separate.