basmati rice oil salt water saffron
rice thoroughly in cold water.
water to cook rice to al dente texture.
out the rice once it has reached al dente texture.
oil to the pot then add in the rice.
six deep holes in the rice with a kitchen utensil.
you can opt to wrap the lid in a towel to absorb excess moisture.
Steep the ground saffron by topping it with 2 ice cubes while the rice cooks.
once the lid is foggy, pour a little oil on the rice. Cook 20-30 min from when the oil is poured on top.
the lid back on the rice and turn the heat to the lowest possible setting.
If using saffron, add it to about a cup of the cooked rice and mix well with a fork. Pour this yellow rice over the rest of the rice.