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Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)

SUBMITTED BY: GONDWANA

"This is a Persian dish which I often make for my husband. It will taste much better if you use fresh herbs. It also goes very well with either fish or chicken. Hope you like it."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	55 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

6 cups water
4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen fava beans
ground turmeric to taste
ground cinnamon to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan bring water to a boil. Rinse rice; stir into boiling water. Boil just until rice rises to the surface of the water. Drain rice and return it to the saucepan. Stir in the oil and water. Mix in the dill, parsley, cilantro, fava beans, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
Cook the rice over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Note: It's normal to end up with crispy rice (called Tadig) on the bottom of the pot after cooking; it's delicious.

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Reviewed on dec. 28, 2003 by GOOZOO

This comment is from the author of Persian Sabzi Polo. I apologize for not telling you what... MORE

Reviewed on jul. 31, 2005 by SWEETNOTHINGS

I have a persian husband and have made this several times and have tweaked it each time and I... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 28, 2003 by VIOSTAR

This is delicious! To answer ur question Flix..the oil is to be mixed with the rest of the... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 8, 2007 by queenbuffet

My friend's mother used to make this, and I have looked for a long time for the recipe. ... MORE

Reviewed on jul. 3, 2006 by KYRAROSE3

Yummy! Reminds me of the rice that my Iranian neighbors used to make for me - love the crispy... MORE

Reviewed on mar. 24, 2007 by RG1

I made this recipe with brown rice instead of white (personal preference). It tasted great! ... MORE

Reviewed on mar. 30, 2009 by butterflymomma

I love Sabzi Polo! When I prepare the rice I rinse it then put it in boiling water for 5-8... MORE

Reviewed on nov. 16, 2008 by somecookin'

I've made this recipe a while ago, and I thought it was a good Persian rice dish. But, I... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 18, 2008 by VIVNIDHI

Quite delicious! The dill overpowered other herbs but was very interesting overall. Made a lot... MORE

Reviewed on aug. 21, 2007 by Nadine

Rice was good but was slightly dry MORE

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