Rice Pilaf

• 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

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

basmati rice, butter, shallots, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, chicken stock, saffron strands, fresh cilantro, lemon zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rice-pilaf-397143 (may not work)