Saffron rice baked with patchoi or spinach and grated cheese.

Steps

1. Heat oil in skillet or iron pot, fry sliced onion until clear.
2. Add rice and cook until golden brown.
3. Add saffron, chicken stock, chopped spinach or patchoi, salt and pepper.
4. Cover and bring to the boil.
5. Pour rice into large baking dish with cover and bake at 350°F for 20–30 mins. until grains of rice are tender and stock is absorbed.
6. Add extra stock if necessary and, with a fork, stir in a little grated cheese. To this basic recipe, may be added shredded or chopped left-over chicken, ham, beef or any other meat. This recipe may be cooked on top of the stove, but baking makes the rice fluffy and dry.