Makes fluffy rice with a crispy golden crust. If you like it darker than what is in my photo, try running your rice cooker a third time.

Persian Basmati Chelou

By  Sue Lau |  Palatable  Pastime

I made this salad as part of an Iranian dinner I was making, which included basmati chelou (rice) and Persian Grilled Lamb Chops.

Persian Basmati  Chelou

Persian Basmati Chelou

Sue Lau

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Middle Eastern, Persian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed and drained)
• 2 cups water (approximate; go by your rice cooker directions)
• 2 tbsp. melted butter
• Sumac (optional)

Instructions

 

• Place rinsed rice in a basic electric rice cooker and fill with water to the line.
• Cook according to your cooker's directions.
• Make a well in the center of the cooked rice in the cooker and pour melted butter in there.
• Cover the rice cooker and operate again, as you did before.
• Remove lid and place a plate over the cooker opening. Invert.
• Sprinkle with sumac, if desired.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatabllepastime.com

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