Javaher Polow Persian Jeweled Rice
From a local source. A time consuming recipe but well worth the effort. Note: this is intended to be served with my recipe #253159 . For festive occasions!!
Steps
Begin by preparing basmati polow and set aside.
Place the slivered orange slices in a saucepan and cover with water.
Bring to a boil , drain to remove bitter taste.
Place the orange peel , carrots and sugar in a saucepan.
Add 1 cup water , cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Soak the barberries by placing them in a colander fitted inside a large bowl full of cold water.
Soak 20 minutes.
Remove colander from bowl , run berries under cold water.
Drain and set aside.
In a large non-stick pan over medium heat saut the sliced onion in 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil until the onions are translucent and soft.
Add the drained barberries and raisins.
Cook for only 2 minutes because barberries burn easily ! remove from heat.
Set aside.
You , dear cook , have two options for serving the polow , :.
Option 1: mix the rice and barberry mixture with the orange peel mixture.
Stir in the advieh and the nuts.
Serve yogurt on side.
Option 2: layer the rice , barberry mix.
Ingredients
orange peel, carrots, sugar, dried barberries, yellow onion, grapeseed oil, raisins, mixed spice, slivered almonds, pistachios, plain yogurt