Persian Jeweled Rice
  1. Heat oil in a good nonstick pot and sauté onions until golden

  2. Add nuts and dried fruits, stir, then mix in orange zest, juice, turmeric, and salt

  3. Add rice and water, stir, and bring to a boil uncovered

  4. When water is level with the rice, cover and simmer on low

  5. For plain rice: cook 15 minutes, fluff, and serve

  6. For crispy tahdig: let it cook 45 minutes for a golden crust

  7. Flip the pot onto a plate to reveal the jeweled rice and crunchy bottom

  8. Serve with fresh herbs

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍚Rice Dish

CuisinePersian

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 40m

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