You may not need all of the stock or clam juice, the firmness of the rice and timing are more important than using all of the liquid. Also, you could make this dish without heavy cream. Just omit in the saffron-vermouth reduction.
If you are not partial to saffron, omit and serve as Oysters in Red pepper sauce. Great both ways. A family favorite. Some times we serve it over small amounts of cooked rice.
