Jasmine Jeweled Rice Persian Style

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Here is another persian rice recipe this time with the lovely flavors of star anise, perfume-y jasmine rice and sweet dried apricots. Local recipe. *update: the amount of star anise in this recipe was reduced from 3-4 to 1-2.

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Steps

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Reserve a tablespoon each of pistachios , apricots and almonds for garnish.

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Melt a tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan on low heat.

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Toss the rice in the butter , then add the remaining pistachios , apricots and almonds , plus the salt and star anise.

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Add boiling water and simmer.

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Cover and check after 15 minutes , but do not stir.

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Slice onions thinly and place on a baking tray in a flat layer.

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Drizzle with 4 tablespoons of butter and place in a 350-degree oven.

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Bake , tossing occasionally , until crispy.

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Place rice mixture in a serving dish and garnish with the reserved pistachios , almonds and apricots , plus the crispy onions.

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Heat remaining butter almost to bubbling , then pour over the rice so that it glistens.

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Ingredients

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roasted pistachios, dried apricot, roasted almonds, unsalted butter, jasmine rice, salt, star anise, boiling water, red onions