Saffron Pillau

Ingredients

1 oz butter

1 cinnamon stick

10 oz chicken stock

1/3 tsp salt

1 lb rice

8 strands saffron

5 oz slivered almonds

4 bay leaves

Directions

Melt butter in a large saucepan, add cinnamon stick, water, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Add rice, cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Add saffron, cook 10 more minutes until tender. Sprinkle with almonds.