Saffron Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice (or Jasmine rice) - أرز بسمتي
• 1 tablespoon olive oil - زيت زيتون
• 2 cup water - ماء
• 1 pinch saffron - زعفران
• 1 small onion - بصلة
• salt (to taste) - ملح
• 1 vegetable cube - مكعب مرقة خضروات

Step by step

1. Soak a pinch of saffron in a little warm water for a few minutes.
2. In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the finely chopped onion. Stir regularly until the onion is softened.
3. Add the rice and mix for a minute before you stir in the saffron-water mix, 2 cups of water, salt, and the vegetable cube.
4. Bring to the boil and make sure the cube is well dissolved, then lower the heat to a minimum, cover and allow to cook for 20 minutes.