Arroz com açafrão...

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add rice to the pot; stir to coat the grains in oil and garlic.

Dissolve saffron threads in a small amount of warm chicken broth.

Pour the saffron mixture and remaining chicken broth into the pot; season with salt and black pepper.

Add bay leaves and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork.

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