Classic Saffron Rice

By Cookie67

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp finely minced onion (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 small pinch SAFFRON, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Place butter and minced onion in a heavy quart saucepan. Saute over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add rice, Saffron, water or stock and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to simmer, cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 18 minutes)