Cava Saffron Rice Recipe
Saffron rice is yellow and full of flavor. This Cava Saffron Rice Recipe is bright and tasty. It goes well with many Mediterranean foods. You can make it quickly on a busy day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 and ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- A small pinch of saffron
- 2 tablespoons hot water for saffron
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1 small garlic clove chopped (optional)
Instructions
Step 1:
- Wash the rice until the water is clear. Drain it.
Step 2:
- Put saffron in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
Step 3:
- Heat oil in a pot on medium heat.
Step 4:
- Add garlic if you want. Cook for 30 seconds.
Step 5:
- Add rice. Stir for one minute.
Step 6:
- Add water, saffron water, and salt.
Step 7:
- Put in the bay leaf if using. Let it boil.
Step 8:
- Cover the pot. Turn the heat low. Cook for 15 minutes.
Step 9:
- Turn off the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 10:
- Use a fork to fluff the rice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use good saffron for better flavor.
- Wash rice well to remove starch.
- Always soak the saffron before using.
- Keep the lid on while cooking.
- Let the rice rest before opening the lid.