Iranian-Style Herb Rice - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 1 large pinch of saffron threads
• Salt
• 2 cups white basmati rice, soaked in cold water for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours
• 1 stalk spring garlic or 1 leek, thoroughly cleaned
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
• 1 bunch of dill, finely chopped
• 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• 1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
• Damkoni (rice bonnet) or kitchen towel, heat diffuser