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Chelo Seebzamini (steamed Rice With Saffron P Recipe


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Ingredients
  • Sour Pers
  • 4 ts Butter -- melted, plus 4
  • White rice
  • Indiv
  • 2 c Imported Iranian rice -- Substitute other
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 Raw egg yolks
  • Dried sumak -- a slightly
  • Non-poisonous variety of
  • Sumac

Directions
  • Step #1 If you are using Iranian rice, start at least 6 hrs ahead.
  • Step #2 Spread it on a clean surface & pick out & discard any dark or discolored grains.
  • Step #3 Then wash it in a fine sieve or colander set under warm running water until the draining water runs clear.
  • Step #4 Finally place the rice in a large bowl or pot, add 1/4 c of salt & enough cold water to cover it by about 1 inch & soak overnight, or for at least 6 hrs.
  • Step #5 If you are using other long-grain rice, wash it in the same way, but soak it in the salt water for about 2 hrs.
  • Step #6 In a heavy 3 to 4 quart saucepan equipped with a tightly fitting lid, bring 6 c of fresh water to a boil over high heat.
  • Step #7 Drain the rice thoroughly & pour it into the boiling water.
  • Step #8 in a slow, thin stream so the water does not stop boiling.
  • Step #9 Stir once or twice, then boil briskly, uncovered for 5 mins.
  • Step #10 Drain in a sieve.
  • Step #11 Pour 1 c fresh water & the melted butter in the saucepan & pour in the parboiled rice, mounding it slightly in the middle of the pan.
  • Step #12 Cover the pan tightly with a strip of aluminum foil & set the lid in place.
  • Step #13 Simmer the rice over moderate heat to 15 to 20 mins, or until the grains are tender & have absorbed all the liquid in the pan.
  • Step #14 Serve at once.
  • Step #15 Traditionally, when served with skewered broiled meat or chicken, the rice is served mounded into individual portions with a well in the center of each.
  • Step #16 A pat of butter is placed on top, & the top is Sprinkle topd with salt, a raw egg yolk is dropped in, a grindings of pepper & if desired a little dried sumak.
  • Step #17 --.
  • Enjoy the CHELO SEEBZAMINI (STEAMED RICE WITH SAFFRON P recipe

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