Morrocan rice with preserved lemon

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp saffron
• 1 large cup long grain rice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 preserved lemon skin with the pulp removed, finely diced
• 2 large cups chicken or vegetable stock

Instructions

1. Saute the onions and leeks in a tagine with the oil for five minutes.
2. Add the garlic and saffron and saute for another minute.
3. Add the rice and paprika and continue to cook for another five minutes then add the rest of the ingredients, stir once to mix and then cover the tagine with a lid. Turn the heat down low and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Check the rice regularly to make sure it is not drying out and stir occasionally to stop it sticking to the dish.
6. Serve hot.