Christiana Campbell's Tavern Saffron Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered saffron
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a colander under cold-running water, rinse the rice and transfer to a medium heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. pour in 2-1/2 cups cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and add the butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and the saffron. cover and let sit for 5 minutes. season with more salt (if needed) and freshly ground black pepper before serving.