Saffron Herb Rice

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon saffron
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups basmati brown rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons barberry
2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted
3 tablespoons dill, chopped
2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped
2 tablespoons chervil, chopped

Steep the saffron in the water and set aside.

Combine rice, water, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat until rice is almost tender. Pour saffron onto one corner of the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove rice from heat and stir in barberries, pistachios, and all the herbs.