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Sabzi Polo ba Mahi

Persian herb rice with fish - Nowruz traditional fish and herb rice. New Year essential.

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings8
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 3 cups Basmati rice
  • 4 cups Mixed fresh herbs
  • 800 g White fish
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 4 tbsp Butter

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Parboil rice. Mix with chopped herbs.

    ⏱️ 20 minutes
  2. 2

    Layer in pot with butter.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  3. 3

    Steam with tahdig.

    ⏱️ 45 minutes
  4. 4

    Fry fish separately. Serve alongside.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Nowruz (New Year) essential
  • βœ“Herbs: parsley, dill, chives, cilantro
  • βœ“Fish is good luck

πŸ”„ Variations

  • Different fish
  • With garlic

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories420
Protein32g
Carbs48g
Fat12g
Fiber3g

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