Instructions: Since there were several (!) requests, herewith is the first wave of

preparing for the first formidable Tokyo Hotluck, I wanted to be sure what I made would be spicy enough for everybody. Turned out many people thought either one or the other thing I made was the spiciest that night. For me though, the pickled habaneros stashed in our generous hosts fridge did the trick. Ate one whole- WOW. Another chile-head managed to swallow his while avoiding the seeds. Dont know how he did it, but I wanted my seeds anyway.

Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over the saffron and let soak for 10 minutes.

Cook the rice in 2 cups salted water for 10 minutes, then drain.

Heat the butter until very hot, add the ginger, mustard seeds, cashews, and cloves and fry the mixture. stirring constantly, until the seeds begin to burst. Add the chile, lime juice, rice, and the remaining cup of boiling water and stir well. Pour the saffron water over the mixture and bring to a boil, stirring once. Cover the pan tightly and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork before serving.

N.B. Be careful with amounts of water. I managed to use too much.

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