Persian Sour Cherry Saffron Rice Recipes

PERSIAN SOUR CHERRY RICE

Steps:

• bring water, salt, and olive oil to a boil then add rice and cook like al dente pasta drain rice in collander crush saffron in 2t boiling water and mix into yogurt add 5T cooked rice to saffron yogurt mixture place a thin layer of water and oil at the bottom of pot spread rice with yogurt so that it covers the bottom of the pot to make ta-dig place plain rice on top of ta-dig, then pats of butter, then dried sour cherries continue layers of rice, butter, and cherries bring in the sides (except for ta-dig) to form a pyramid shape and make some holes with the back of a spoon heat sour cherry preserves and blend with advieh pour mixture on top of rice heat on high for 10 minutes then turn to low and cover pot with a top wrapped in cloth for 1 hour

SOUR CHERRY RICE

Steps:

• Place rice in a medium bowl, and add enough water to cover. Pour off water, and repeat process 2 to 3 more times. Add enough cold water to cover. Add salt, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice, and cook until almost tender, 5 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick stockpot, combine 2 tablespoons water, butter, yogurt, and 1 teaspoon saffron water. Add rice, layering with the cherries, and cherry liquid. Sprinkle with remaining saffron water and the oil. Cover top of stockpot with a thick kitchen towel, and place lid on top. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes more. Invert rice onto a large platter. Serve immediately.