CHELO (PERSIAN STEAMED RICE)
Make and share this Chelo (persian Steamed Rice) recipe from Food.com.
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Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If you are using Iranian rice, start at least 6 hours ahead.
- Spread it on a clean surface and pick out and discard any dark or discolored grains.
- Then wash it in a fine sieve or colander set under warm running water until the draining water runs clear.
- Finally place the rice in a large bowl or pot, add 1/4 cup of salt and enough cold water to cover it by about 1 inch and soak overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
- If you are using other long-grain rice, wash it in the same way, but soak it in the salt water for about 2 hours.
- In a heavy 3 to 4 quart saucepan equipped with a tightly fitting lid, bring 6 cups of fresh water to a boil over high heat.
- Drain the rice thoroughly and pour it into the boiling water.
- in a slow, thin stream so the water does not stop boiling.
- Stir once or twice, then boil briskly, uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Drain in a sieve.
- Pour 1 cup fresh water and the melted butter in the saucepan and pour in the parboiled rice, mounding it slightly in the middle of the pan.
- Cover the pan tightly with a strip of aluminum foil and set the lid in place.
- Simmer the rice over moderate heat to 15 to 20 minutes, or until the grains are tender and have absorbed all the liquid in the pan.
- Serve at once.
- Traditionally, when served with skewered broiled meat or chicken, the rice is served mounded into individual portions with a well in the center of each.
- A pat of butter is placed on top, a raw egg yolk is dropped in, and the top is sprinkled with salt, a grindings of pepper and if desired a little dried sumak.
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AisuruChan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. There are better chelo recipes out there.
Mojammel Hossain
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The rice was dry and tasteless.
jalil sadat
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Musaif Khan
[email protected]This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit tricky to get the rice just right.
gida bazanya
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chelo turned out mushy. I'm going to try it again and see if I can get it right.
Brooke kariuki
[email protected]Chelo is now my go-to rice recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Kayla Walsh
[email protected]Delicious! The chelo was fluffy and flavorful. I served it with grilled salmon and vegetables and it was a hit.
Mohemed roomy Mohemed roomy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.
AHMED Sajid
[email protected]5 stars! This is the best chelo recipe I've ever tried. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and it was the perfect side dish for my lamb stew.
Louis Collazo
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with how this recipe turned out. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and it was a great accompaniment to my main course. I will say that it was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth the extra effort.
Henry Garcia
[email protected]Chelo was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The rice was so light and fluffy, and it had a wonderful nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bonnie Dunford
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The rice turned out so fluffy and flavorful. I was especially impressed with how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
shykh AON
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the rice came out perfect! It was light and fluffy, with a delicate nutty flavor. Served it with chicken kabobs and it was a hit. Definitely making this again soon.
Reshidah Phiri
[email protected]Chelo was a delight to make. The cooking process was simple and straightforward, and the end result was a fluffy, aromatic rice that paired perfectly with my main course. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-ma