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ZERESHK POLO (PERSIAN BARBERRY RICE)



Zereshk Polo (Persian Barberry Rice) image

Zareshk literally means "barberries"--a staple of Persian cuisine. Absolutely love it! Known as "celebration rice" or "jeweled rice", this is often cooked for Persian weddings. But you don't need to wait for a wedding ceremony to enjoy it. This pulao is made with wild, red barberries (zareshk), which give the dish its jewel-like appearance and an exotic, slightly tart taste. It is usually served with chicken, as it is in this recipe.

Provided by Zainab Pervaiz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked white rice
2 pinches saffron, divided
1 pinch white sugar
1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon advieh (spice blend)
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 large potato, sliced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup fresh barberries
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Soak rice in water to cover for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place 1 pinch saffron and 1 pinch sugar in a mortar and grind to a fine power. Transfer to a cup and fill 3/4 full with hot water. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash the chicken pieces, pat dry, and place in a deep baking tray. Coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil, advieh, garlic paste, and remaining saffron. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink, about 1 hour.
  • While the chicken is baking, drain the soaked rice, add to a pot, and cover with 4 cups of water. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil if desired to stop the grains from sticking to each other and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil the rice until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Put the pot back on the stove and add remaining oil. Lay the sliced potato in the base (to protect the rice, but also to create a delicious edible crust of rice and potato). Top with the drained rice and cover with a lid. Cook until the rice begins to steam, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, and leave to steam, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1/2 of the butter in a frying pan and add barberries. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes; add 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons of the saffron water. Stir briefly, then remove from heat. Place a layer of rice on a serving platter, followed by a sprinkling of barberries and a little saffron water. Keep layering. Leave some barberries for the top. Arrange the chicken quarters around or on the top of the platter then spoon the saffron rice and barberries on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BLACKBERRY BRANDY SAUCE



Blackberry Brandy Sauce image

Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the possibilities are endless, and it makes everything look gorgeous. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed
1 tablespoon brandy or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water. Add blackberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Cool slightly. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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