Persian Rice

Nutrition Information

265 Calories
28g Carbohydrates
11g Protein
550mg Potassium
6g Fiber
8g Sugar

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 russet potato, cut into ¼-inch slices

  • 1 pinch ground cumin

  • salt to taste

  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into thin slices, or to taste

  • 1 pinch saffron threads

  • 1 ½ tablespoons hot water

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste

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