Baked Saffron Rice

Description: Make and share this Baked Saffron Rice recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 900 ml of hot vegetable stock, from a cube is fine
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 400 g long grain rice
• 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated

Steps:

1. Heat the oven to 190c/gas 5.
2. Add the saffron to the hot stock.
3. Heat the butter in a flameproof casserole.
4. Gently fry the onion for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
5. Add the rice and cook for a further minute until coated with butter and turning slightly transparent.
6. Add the stock and the orange zest and juice.
7. Bring to the boil, then cover with a close fitting lid.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender.