Name: Claudia Roden's Riz au Saffran - Saffron Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water or stock; 3 tbsp sunflower or light vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt ((or to taste - if you're using stock to cook the rice, you may need less)); 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 2 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain rice; 2/3 cup raisins ((I used golden raisins)); 1/2 cup flaked, sliced or chopped almonds