Greek Saffron Rice

Simple, fragrant, and deeply comforting — a staple side elevated with golden aroma.
Ingredients

1 cup long-grain rice

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1 pinch saffron threads

Salt & pepper

Fresh parsley

Method

Soak saffron in 2 tbsp warm stock for 10 minutes.

Gently sauté onion in olive oil until soft.

Add rice and stir for 1 minute.

Pour in stock and saffron infusion. Simmer covered until tender.

Fluff, season, and finish with parsley.

Kozani saffron gives the rice a luminous colour and refined aroma that turns a simple side into a signature dish.

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