Ghormeh Sabzi Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Ghormeh Sabzi Spiced Rice / Pilaf

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • • 1 cup chopped coriander
  • • 1/2 cup chopped dill
  • • 4 spring onions, sliced
  • • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • • 3 tbsp butter
  • • 1/2 tsp saffron threads

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the rice in cold salted water for 1 hour, then rinse well.

2
Phase 2

Boil the rice 5 minutes in plenty of salted water and drain.

3
Phase 3

Toss the drained rice with the parsley, coriander, dill, spring onions, and fenugreek.

4
Phase 4

Return to the pot with 2 tbsp butter, cover, and steam on the lowest heat 35 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Dissolve the saffron in 2 tbsp hot water and stir through a ladle of rice.

6
Phase 6

Fluff the rice and serve with the golden saffron rice on top.