TV presenter Jayne Middlemiss's saffron rice recipe ensures fluffy, scented rice every time.
Ingredients
- 225g basmati rice
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 5 cardamon pods
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 fresh bay leaves
- Knob of unsalted butter
Method
- 1. Rinse the rice in cold running water then place in a saucepan with 1/2 tsp sea salt and the rest of the ingredients (except for the butter). Cover with 450ml cold water.
- 2. Bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 12-14 minutes or until the rice is tender and water absorbed. Gently stir through the butter, remove the whole spices and serve.