IRANIAN ESLAMBOLI POLOU (RICE WITH GROUND MEAT)

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A quick Iranian dish and very popular. Leave out the meat and make it a vegetarian dish. Make sure to soak the rice 3-4 hours prior to cooking.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g basmati rice or 500 g long-grain rice
400 g ground lamb or 400 g beef
4 medium onions
4 tablespoons tomato paste
cooking oil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Fry the sliced onions in oil until slightly golden.
  • Add ground lamb or beef, salt, and black pepper and fry until color changes.
  • Dissolve tomato paste in a glass of hot water and add to meat.
  • Cook for a few minutes until little water is left.
  • Wash rice twice and soak in salted warm water for 3-4 hours, then drain the water.
  • Pour water in a large non-stick pan until it is half-full and bring it to a boil. Add rice and a spoonful of salt and continue boiling until rice slightly softens. Pour rice into a drain and wash it with slightly warm water.
  • Mix the rice with the meat, and continue simmering for another 10-20 minutes.

Mehwishi Malik
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This recipe is a disgrace to Iranian cuisine.


Traevon Genwright
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


susan francis
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One star.


Burhan Studio
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This is the worst dish I have ever eaten.


Jessica Sampson
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Suraj R6ajkoomar
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This recipe was a disaster! The rice was mushy and the meat was dry.


Steve Adams
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but the dish turned out okay.


Arain Ali Arain badshah
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This was a bit bland for my taste, but I think it would be great with some added spices.


Xavier Becerra
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I'm definitely making this again!


TOY TOK
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Yum!


Rana Jahanzaib
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Muskan jahan Arthi
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Blake Fults
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This is now my go-to recipe for rice with ground meat. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


salman ashraf
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and asked for the recipe.


Alena Swenor
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The rice was perfectly cooked and the meat was tender and juicy. I added a bit of extra cumin and turmeric, and it was delicious.


Kabeer gaming
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This was a fantastic recipe! The flavors were amazing and my family loved it. Will definitely be making this again.