Saffron Rice
Ingredients
1/4 tsp saffron
1/4 cup boiling water
2 Tbsp butter
1 shallot, diced
2 cups basmati rice
3.5 cups chicken broth
Directions
In a bowl, combine boiling water and saffron. Allow to steep for 15 minutes.
Heat butter in a rice pot over medium high heat. Add shallot and sauté for a few minutes, until it becomes soft.
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and sauté 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth and the saffron infused water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
