Add all ingredients to a 6-cup or larger rice cooker and stir. Hit the cook button and do nothing until it’s finished.

Fluff with a fork and mix to make sure saffron threads are evenly distributed throughout the rice before serving.

Note about water: Long-grain rice suggests a rice-to-water ratio of 1:2 while jasmine and basmati rice suggest a ratio of 1:1.5. Use 1 cup water if using jasmine or basmati rice but 1-1/4 cups if using long-grain rice.