Ingredients

Steps

• Heat the butter and oil in a deep saucepan until foaming.
• Stir in the rice until all grains are thoroughly coated.
• Pour in 750ml of boiling water and stir well.
• Add the salt and soaked saffron then bring the mixture back to a boil.
• Stir in the raisins if using.
• Cover with a tight lid and simmer on very low heat for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.