Description
A comforting and flavorful Warm Persian Rice Bowl featuring caramelized onions, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. This recipe offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, perfect as a main dish or a side.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked basmati rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 lemon, for juice
- Optional: Dried barberries or dried cherries, toasted walnuts or slivered almonds, Persian yogurt
Instructions
- Heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized, reducing heat if browning too quickly.
- While onions cook, mix cooked rice with turmeric, salt, and remaining olive oil.
- Once onions are caramelized, remove half to a plate. Add the seasoned rice to the skillet over the remaining onions. Pat down gently.
- Cook undisturbed on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Lower heat, cover skillet with a lid or foil, and steam for 5 minutes.
- Spoon crispy rice into bowls. Top with reserved caramelized onions, feta cheese, and chopped herbs.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bowls. Add optional barberries, cherries, or nuts if desired.
- Serve this warm Persian rice bowl immediately.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps achieve a crispier bottom layer, similar to tahdig.
- Slow caramelization of onions is key for sweetness and depth of flavor in this Persian rice dish.
- This warm rice bowl is versatile and can be served as a vegetarian main or a side.
- Pair with a Persian shirazi salad or yogurt-based salads for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Caramelizing, Crisping, Steaming
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
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