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    Persian Chicken and Rice

    Persian Chicken and Rice

    By JackieOhNo!

    1 Reviews

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    Kateh - Iranian Simple Rice

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    Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf
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    I like to add in a pinch of cayenne pepper and saffron also but that is optional, this is very good! :)

    Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf

    Recipe #169862

    Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf

    By Kittencalskitchen on May 25, 2006

    Recipe #169862

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    "I like to add in a pinch of cayenne pepper and saffron also but that is optional, this is very good! :)"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, garlic...

    22 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Persian Rice
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    While this seems unusual, I am told it is common in Iranian (Persian) households. I got the recipe from a young Iranian girl I worked with years ago;...

    Persian Rice

    Recipe #18973

    Persian Rice

    By Lennie on February 6, 2002

    Recipe #18973

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    "While this seems unusual, I am told it is common in Iranian (Persian) households. I got the recipe from a young Iranian girl I worked with years ago; the recipe is from her mother. The one time I made it, it fell apart; I hope you have better luck!"

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    Ingredients: long grain rice, potatoes...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    Recipe #124898

    Persian Rice
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    I was introduced to this by a friend of my mom's. She was married to an Iranian man, and he always made the most fragrant, fabulous rice. This is...

    Persian Rice

    By ChefKimmie on June 6, 2005

    Recipe #124898

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    "I was introduced to this by a friend of my mom's. She was married to an Iranian man, and he always made the most fragrant, fabulous rice. This is a little bit of work, compared to regular white rice, but it is so worth it. Not hard at all. Great with your favorite stir fry. The best part is the browned, crunchy tadiq, the bottom crust of the rice...."

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    Ingredients: long grain white rice, salt...

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Recipe #462482

    Persian Rice Pudding (Sheer Berenj)
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    This is my favorite rice pudding. It is nice and creamy but not too heavy. The Persian version of rice pudding is very simplistic, yet beautiful in flavor...

    Persian Rice Pudding (Sheer Berenj)

    By UmmBinat on August 16, 2011

    Recipe #462482

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    "This is my favorite rice pudding. It is nice and creamy but not too heavy. The Persian version of rice pudding is very simplistic, yet beautiful in flavor masha Allah. Sheer Berenj on its own is simply made with rice, water, milk and rosewater. I love it because it is not too sweet you add a sweet topping such as a good honey or a sweet preserve (jam)...."

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    Ingredients: jam, rose water, honey...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 27 mins

    Recipe #452168

    Perfumed Rice With Lamb and Lentils
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    Adapted from a Jeffrey Steingarten (_The Man Who Ate Everything_) article about affordable eating. There isn't a lot of meat for the number of servings,...

    Perfumed Rice With Lamb and Lentils

    By DrGaellon on March 27, 2011

    Recipe #452168

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    "Adapted from a Jeffrey Steingarten (_The Man Who Ate Everything_) article about affordable eating. There isn't a lot of meat for the number of servings, but it's plenty, especially with the protein from the lentils and the carbs from the rice. Posted on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer blog by Rebekah Denn at http://bit.ly/iiQRIB"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...

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    Prep Time:2 hrs 30 mins

    Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

    Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow)
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    This is delicious rice! I adore the barberries in this. This is excellent served with Recipe#427545 or you can add some cooked chicken as you layer the...

    Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow)

    Recipe #448277

    Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow)

    By UmmBinat on February 6, 2011

    Recipe #448277

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    "This is delicious rice! I adore the barberries in this. This is excellent served with Recipe#427545 or you can add some cooked chicken as you layer the rice. "There are a couple of different ways to make Zereshk Polow. Some folks layer the rice with zereshk (barberries) and steam them together while others simply make a chelow and add the zereshk..."

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    Ingredients: mixed spice, rice, sea salt...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

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    Persian Style Steamed Rice
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    Posting for ZWT6 for Iranian dishes. This is a recipe from the "The BBQ Bible" No Persian meal would be complete without rice. Here is a...

    Persian Style Steamed Rice

    Recipe #424424

    Persian Style Steamed Rice

    By diner524 on May 10, 2010

    Recipe #424424

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    "Posting for ZWT6 for Iranian dishes. This is a recipe from the "The BBQ Bible" No Persian meal would be complete without rice. Here is a simple steamed rice recipe that is great with an of the Persian kebab recipes."

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    Ingredients: salt, unsalted butter, water...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice
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    A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia.

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    Recipe #257813

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    By Sahtein on October 8, 2007

    Recipe #257813

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    "A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, golden raisins...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #60341

    Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)
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    This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're...

    Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)

    By Mirj on April 18, 2003

    Recipe #60341

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    "This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're over at their house for a meal. I figured I was going to have to learn to make this myself, since Nomi just adores this rice and asks for it every time. It's a little complicated, but gets easier each time..."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, long grain rice...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 hrs

    Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

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    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice
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    A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia.

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    Recipe #257813

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    By Sahtein on October 8, 2007

    Recipe #257813

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    "A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, golden raisins...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #16616

    Rice with Almonds and Dates
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    This is one of our favorites, just watch everyone fight over the almonds.

    Rice with Almonds and Dates

    By Mirj on January 2, 2002

    Recipe #16616

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    "This is one of our favorites, just watch everyone fight over the almonds."

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    Ingredients: dates, rose water, rice...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #14002

    Persian Chicken Pilaf
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    Persian Chicken Pilaf

    By LikeItLoveIt on November 8, 2001

    Recipe #14002

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, dried apricots...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice
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    A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia.

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    Recipe #257813

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    By Sahtein on October 8, 2007

    Recipe #257813

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    "A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, golden raisins...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #423313

    Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig
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    My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!

    Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig

    By Nurse Amanda on May 5, 2010

    Recipe #423313

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    "My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!"

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    Ingredients: oil, saffron, salt...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Persian Rice With Barberries (Zereshk Polow)

     1 Reviews

    "This recipe is time consuming (mostly passive time thank goodness) and there are many steps to follow. However, if you follow the directions carefully..." more 

    By Cookgirl
    on February 6, 2011

    Basmati Rice With Potato Crust

     1 Reviews

    "Dear Ummi, thanks a lot for your recipe. Your recipes are always top!
    I followed the instruction and the rice came out perfect. It was not so easy..." more 

    By awalde
    on January 9, 2011

    Persian Rice With Mung Beans (Maash Polow)

     1 Reviews

    "Delicious! Made it exactly as written but served with tahini sauce instead of yoghurt to be dairy free. Will make it again! Thanks for posting.
    Made..." more 

    By Mia in Germany
    on September 2, 2010

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