Sunday, December 25, 2011

Chelo (Persian Rice) Recipe




Ingredients:
1 lb. long- grained rice
4 quarts of water
3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
4 tablespoons of salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg yolk

Preparation:
Fill 4-quarts of water in a saucepan and bring to boil. When boiling, add 1 lb. of long-grained rice and 4 tablespoons salt over high heat for 7-10 minutes. Stir water occasionally making sure not to overcook rice. Drain and rinse immediately. Heat another saucepan on low heat, adding 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of water. Mix ½ cup of cooked rice with 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten and spread evenly over bottom of pan. Fill the pan with remaining cooked rice, cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle rice with 3 tablespoons of butter mixed with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover and bake for 30 minutes longer. Let cool for 10 minutes, before enjoying!


This recipe and others can be found at www.cookpersian.com

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