Classic Saffron Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water (or chicken stock)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely minced onion (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small pinch saffron, crumbled

Preparation

Place butter and minced onion in a heavy quart saucepan.
Saute over medium heat until onion is translucent.
Add rice, saffron, water or stock and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
Cover, reduce heat to simmer, cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 18 minutes).