JASMINE JEWELED RICE PERSIAN-STYLE
Here is another Persian rice recipe this time with the lovely flavors of star anise, perfume-y Jasmine rice and sweet dried apricots. Local recipe. *Update: the amount of star anise in this recipe was reduced from 3-4 to 1-2.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Reserve a tablespoon each of pistachios, apricots and almonds for garnish.
- Melt a tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan on low heat. Toss the rice in the butter, then add the remaining pistachios, apricots and almonds, plus the salt and star anise.
- Add boiling water and simmer. Cover and check after 15 minutes, but do not stir.
- Slice onions thinly and place on a baking tray in a flat layer. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons of butter and place in a 350-degree oven. Bake, tossing occasionally, until crispy.
- Place rice mixture in a serving dish and garnish with the reserved pistachios, almonds and apricots, plus the crispy onions.
- Heat remaining butter almost to bubbling, then pour over the rice so that it glistens.
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