Saffron Rice

By akselden

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/2 tsp powdered saffron

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid. Add onion; cook until soft. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Stir in saffron. Bring to a boil again, stir and cover. Simmer 15 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking until rice is tender and fluffy. Makes 6 servings.