Riz Au Safran(Saffron Rice) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, minced fine
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. long grain rice
3 c. chicken broth
1/8 tsp. saffron
salt
2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation

Saute onion in large heavy skillet in melted butter over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add rice; mix well.
Stir for 1 or 2 minutes; remove from heat. Bring broth to a light boil in a saucepan; add saffron and salt lightly. Add rice and mix well; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Just before serving, add lemon peel and fluff.