Arroz espanhol com açafrão

Ingredientes

• 1 1/4 cups (250 gr) white rice
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon (20g) Saffron threads
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1 cup (240ml) Vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil...: In a large pot, heat the olive oil at medium heat. In the meantime, peel and chop the onion.

2. 2

   When hot, fry the chopped onion until it...: When hot, fry the chopped onion until it becomes transparent.

3. 3

   In another bowl or pan, mix the saffron...: In another bowl or pan, mix the saffron with the vegetable broth.

4. 4

   At that time, add the rice, salt, and...: At that time, add the rice, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Add vegetable broth mixed with the saffron so...: Add vegetable broth mixed with the saffron so that the rice is covered and cook it all for 18 to 20 minutes at medium heat.

6. 6

   If the broth evaporates too quickly, add more...: If the broth evaporates too quickly, add more until the rice is cooked (this helps prevent it from burning, but don't add too much either because it will be watery).

7. 7

   When the saffron rice is al dente, remove...: When the saffron rice is al dente, remove it from the heat and serve.