Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 30 g butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 cm cinnamon stick
• 1 cardamom pod, bruised
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3 saffron strands
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• lemon zest

Directions

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   Saute shallots in butter. Add rice and saute on low heat until rice is glassy. Add cinnamon, bay leaf and cardamom. Pour in chicken stock bring to a boil and turn to a very low heat, add saffron and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked. Stir through coriander if using and grate a little lemon zest on top.