Claudia Roden's Riz au Saffran - Saffron Rice

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 cups

water or stock

3 tbsp

sunflower or light vegetable oil

1 tsp

salt ((or to taste - if you're using stock to cook the rice, you may need less))

1/2 tsp

saffron threads

2 1/2 cups

basmati or long-grain rice

2/3 cup

raisins ((I used golden raisins))

1/2 cup

flaked, sliced or chopped almonds