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Farsi Rice

This Middle-Eastern inspired dish is perfect when you’re prepping for a large group. Butter adds richness while saffron adds color and flavor that will be sure to satisfy.
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Cuisine Asian, International Dishes

Servings 14 servings
Calories 2728.17 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 5 cup(s) dry rice, preferably Basmati
  • 2 tablespoon(s) plus 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup(s) butter
  • 1/2 ounce(s) plain yogurt (1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) powdered saffron
  • 2 teaspoon(s) boiling water

Instructions

 

  • In a bowl, wash the rice 5 times and then soak for 2 hours in lukewarm water to cover mixed with 2 tbsp of the salt.
  • Pour 10 cups water in a nonstick pot, add the remaining 2 tbs salt and bring to a vigorous boil.
  • Drain the water from the presoaked rice and add the rice to the boiling water.
  • Stir, cover and bring back to a boil, boiling for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • The rice should move freely and float to the top of the pot.
  • Drain the rice in a colander, rinse with lukewarm water and taste.
  • If the rice is salty, rinse with more water.
  • In a large nonstick pot, melt the butter; add 1-cup water and stir.
  • Set aside half of this mixture.
  • Add the yogurt to the butter remaining in the pot and stir well.
  • Gently spoon the rice on top of this mixture, forming a cone.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on medium heat until steam is visible, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook for 15 minutes more, then turn the heat down to low and pour the remaining butter mixture over the rice.
  • Wrap the lid of the pot tightly with a kitchen towel to prevent the steam from escaping and cook for another 45 minutes.
  • Spoon 1 cup of rice from the top of the pot onto a plate and mix gently with the saffron mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • Mound the rice in the shape of a cone on a serving platter.
  • Add saffron rice to the top before serving.
  • Remove the crust from the bottom of the pan and serve separately, cut into squares or wedges.
  • Ready in 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 2728.17kcalCarbohydrates: 231.27gProtein: 29.19gFat: 188.11gSaturated Fat: 118.36gCholesterol: 494.83mgSodium: 15499.72mgFiber: 3.53gSugar: 8.54g

Keyword Butter, Rice
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