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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
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 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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