Name: Iranian Barberry Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Basmati Rice; 1 cup Barberries; 1 teaspoon Saffron; 4 tablespoons Butter; 1 Large Onion; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 Water; To taste Salt

Discover the unique blend of tart barberries and aromatic saffron in this traditional Iranian Rice Pilaf.

Iranian Barberry Rice Pilaf

Discover the unique blend of tart barberries and aromatic saffron in this traditional Iranian Rice Pilaf.

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Iranian Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: High Protein Less-than-5 Nut Free One-Pot Vegetarian

Pin Recipe Traditional Cuisine

Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 1 hr Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Ingredients

Servings

2 Basmati Rice (Rinsed and soaked)
1 cup Barberries (Cleaned and soaked)
1 teaspoon Saffron (Crushed and steeped in hot water)
4 tablespoons Butter
1 Large Onion (Finely chopped)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Water (For cooking rice)
To taste Salt

Instructions

Prepare Rice
Soak basmati rice in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cook Onions
In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
Add Barberries
Add barberries to the onions and cook for a few minutes. Remove half of this mixture and set aside for garnishing.
Cook Rice
Add drained rice to the pan, stir gently to mix with the onions and barberries. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
Finish with Saffron
Once rice is cooked, sprinkle steeped saffron over the rice. Cover and let it steam for a few more minutes.
Serve
Fluff the rice gently. Serve garnished with the reserved onion-barberry mixture.