Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow)
Barberries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which can boost your immune system.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the rice and soak it in salted water for 2 hours.
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In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the soaked rice. Cook until it is 70% cooked.
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Drain the rice and set it aside.
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In a separate pot, melt butter and add saffron. Stir well.
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Add barberries, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
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In a non-stick pot, layer the rice and barberry mixture.
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Cover the pot with a clean kitchen towel and the lid. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Gently mix the rice and barberries before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
