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Chelo Seebzamini (steamed Rice With Saffron P Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 In a heavy 3 to 4 quart casserole equipped with a tightly fitting lid, bring 6 c of water to a boil over high heat.
Step #2 Pout in rice in a slow, thin stream so the water does not stop boiling.
Step #3 Stir once or twice, boil briskly for 5 mins, then drain in a sieve.
Step #4 Meanwhile, with a mortar & pestle, mash the saffron & sugar together to a powder.
Step #5 stir in the the 5 tbsp.
Step #6 of melted butter.
Step #7 Add the potatoes & turn them about with a spoon until they are thoroughly coated.
Step #8 Spread the potatoes out flat so that they cover the entire bottom of the casserole & spoon the rice over them, mounding it slightly in the center.
Step #9 Dot the top of the rice with the remaining 2 T of butter.
Step #10 Cover tightly & cook over high heat for 5 mins.
Step #11 Then place a sheet of aluminum foil over the casserole to seal it completely & set the lid back in place.
Step #12 Reduce the heat to lowest possible point & steam the rice & potatoes for 45 mins, or until tender.
Step #13 To serve, spoon the rice in a mound on a heated serving platter.
Step #14 carefully lift out the potato slices & arrange them browned side up on the rice.
Step #15 Chelo Seebzamini is traditionally served with a khoresh or stew.
Step #16 --.
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