🥘 Persian Jeweled Rice Pilaf

This colorful Basmati rice dish is iconic in Iranian cuisine. The sweet and tangy dried fruits and nuts create jewel-like pockets of flavor throughout each bite.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup Basmati rice🍚
2. 1/4 cup golden raisins🍇
3. 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots🍑
4. 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, chopped🥜
5. 1 tbsp butter or olive oil🥗
6. 1 onion, diced🧅
7. 1 clove garlic, minced🧄
8. 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth🍲
9. 1/4 tsp saffron threads🌹
10. Salt and black pepper to taste🧂

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the rice and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 more minutes.
4. Stir in the broth, saffron threads, raisins, apricots and pistachios. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Category: By Region (Middle East)

Nutrition Facts per serving: 290 calories, 3g fat, 62g carbs, 5g protein

I hope you enjoy this fragrant and flavorful rice pilaf as much as they do in Iran. Be sure to let me know if you decide to prepare it. And don’t forget to rate this recipe, subscribe to 6ixRecipes.com or share it with a friend! Thanks for tuning in and bon appétit.