Saffron Rice with Tomatoes and Fresh Oregano

• 1 pinch saffron
• 2 tablespoons salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 12 cups jasmine rice or 1 12 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1 cup)
• fresh ground pepper
• 6 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked from stem

1. Fill a medium saucepan with cold water.
2. Add saffron and 2 tablespoons salt.
3. Bring water to a boil.
4. Stir in rice, and cook until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, and drain well.
6. Place rice in serving bowl.
7. Add butter and tomatoes, and toss very gently.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh oregano.

saffron, salt, jasmine rice, unsalted butter, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh ground pepper, oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/saffron-rice-with-tomatoes-and-fresh-oregano-62783 (may not work)