David Taniss Persian Jeweled Rice

Jeweled rice is a traditional Persian dish that is often served at weddings and other special occasions. The colorful ingredients, such as pistachios, almonds, and dried cranberries, are meant to symbolize gems.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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David Taniss Persian Jeweled Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Persian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Basmati rice
• 1 pinch Saffron threads
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pistachios
• ¹⁄₂ cup Almonds
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried barberries
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
3. Drain the rice and add it to a pot with 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
4. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
5. Cook the rice for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
7. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
8. Add the pistachios, almonds, cranberries, barberries, orange zest, and sugar to the skillet.
9. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add the saffron water to the skillet and mix well.
11. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to the skillet.
12. Gently mix the rice with the ingredients in the skillet.
13. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes over low heat.
14. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
15. Serve the jeweled rice garnished with additional pistachios, almonds, and dried cranberries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.