Saffron Rice

Preparation time : 10 minutes + 30 minutes soaking time
Total cooking time : 25 minutes
Serves : 8

Ingredients:

• 3 cups (400g) basmati rice
• 25g butter
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 cups (500ml) boiling vegetable stock (broth)

             

                  
Method :

1. Wash the rice thoroughly, cover the cold water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain
2. Heat the butter gently in a frying pan until it melts.
    
3. Add the bay leaves and washed rice, and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes,or until all the mositure has evaporated.
4. Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 2 tablespoons hot water for a few minutes.
5. Add the saffron, and its soaking liquid, to the rice with the vegetable stock (broth), 1 1/2 cups (375ml) boiling water and salt, to taste. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cook, for 12-15 minutes, or until all the water is a absorbed and the rice is cooked.
6. Serve with Indian curries.