PERSIAN RICE

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Provided by Jean Touitou

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Saffron     Low Cholesterol     Persian New Year     Boil     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups basmati rice
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Pinch of saffron threads
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place rice in a medium saucepan; add 2 teaspoons salt and cold water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain rice, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Place saffron and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid in a small bowl; let saffron soften for 5 minutes. Place yogurt in a medium bowl and stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and saffron water. Add rice and stir to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat bottom and sides of pan. Add rice, mounding slightly in center. Poke 6-7 holes in rice with the end of a wooden spoon. Cover with foil, then a lid. Cook, rotating skillet over burner for even cooking, for 10 minutes (do not stir). Reduce heat to low; cook, adding more reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if rice has not finished cooking when water evaporates, until a golden brown crust forms on bottom of rice, 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove lid and foil; invert a plate over skillet. Using oven mitts, carefully invert rice onto plate; use a heatproof spatula to remove any crust remaining in skillet.

seemab farooqi
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This was my first time making Persian rice, and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the rice turned out perfectly.


US GMAIL BD
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mangal Bk
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice was so fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Rylan Malphrus
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Raim Sandhu
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This was my first time making Persian rice, and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the rice turned out perfectly.


Jennifer Hughes
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's always a hit with my family.


jordan webb
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice was so fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


thiru chenduran
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Shahzad
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This was my first time making Persian rice, and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the rice turned out perfectly.


Mohammed shahin Dawan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's always a hit with my family.


Rotich Abraham
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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