Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Torshi Spiced Rice / Pilaf
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, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- • 1/2 cup dried barberries
- • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 1/4 cup slivered pistachios
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 cups water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Parboil the rice in plenty of salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Melt half the butter in a pot, return the rice, and steam covered on the lowest heat for 30 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Rinse the barberries and sauté them with the sugar in the remaining butter for 1 minute.
4
Phase 4
Steep the saffron in 2 tablespoons hot water for 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Mix the saffron water into part of the rice and top the platter with barberries and pistachios.