Golden Rice Pilaf with Spices

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• Small pinch of saffron (optional)
• Salt

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the onion and saute over moderate heat until translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the rice, turmeric, bay leaf and saffron and stir until the rice is coated.
4. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and bring to a boil.
5. Stir the rice, cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
6. Discard the bay leaf and serve.

vegetable oil, onion, longgrain white rice, turmeric, bay leaf, saffron, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/golden-rice-pilaf-with-spices (may not work)