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3 quarts water
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3 tablespoons kosher salt
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2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 russet potato, cut into ¼-inch slices
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1 pinch ground cumin
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salt to taste
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3 tablespoons butter, cut into thin slices, or to taste
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1 pinch saffron threads
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1 ½ tablespoons hot water
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste
Persian Rice
This Persian rice with golden potatoes and saffron takes the grand prize. I believe I've posted a few foolproof methods for cooking perfect rice, but the beauty of this method is that it doesn't rely on any specific measurements or exact times. This will make some of you very nervous but just go with it.
Nutrition Information
265
Calories
28g
Carbohydrates
11g
Protein
550mg
Potassium
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar