Sabzi polo  Persian  Herb Rice

Prep Time: 30 Min

Basmati rice Dill Parsley Cilantro Green onions Vegetable oil  Garlic  Lettuce

Cook Time: 1 hr 

Ingredients

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Parboil the rice

01

Bring a pot of water to boil and parboil the rice for 7-8 minutes until tender inside but the outer side of the grain still has a bite.

Mix with herbs

02

Drain and mix the rice with the chopped herbs.

Assemble

03

Pour the vegetable oil in the pot and cover the bottom with lettuce. Add the rice and form it into a mountain shaped pile.

Assemble

04

Place a head of garlic on the rice and top it with more rice.

Butter & water 

05

Pour melted butter mixed with hot water over the rice.

Cook

06

Wrap the lid in a kitchen towel and place it on the pot. Cook for 30-40 minutes on medium-low.

Serve

07

Place the pot in a bowl of cold water for 30 seconds. Then place a plate on top of the pot and flip it. Enjoy.

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