Saffron rice

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 160 g rice, long or medium grain rice
• 1 bag of saffron
• Salt
• Oil or butter
• 400 ml water

Instructions

Working time approx. 5 minutes; Total time approx. 5 minutes

Basic recipe – guaranteed to succeed from the oven, also suitable for small portions

Cooking rice is a tricky thing. Some people can do it easily, others never learn. This recipe is simple and a surefire success. With saffron, this rice goes well with any Italian dish (but it’s not risotto!). Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Heat oil or butter on the stovetop, sauté the rice until translucent. Add saffron and a pinch of salt, and stir. Pour in 400 ml of water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook in the oven for 30 minutes. Can also be prepared without saffron, with onions (also translucent), bay leaves or cloves, or with other spices and/or herbs. Also works in small quantities: per serving, use 40 g of uncooked rice and 100 ml of water.