Shirin Polo

Shirin Polo

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Shirin polo, Persian sweet jeweled rice with orange peel, carrots, nuts and saffron. A wedding classic made with Royal® Basmati Rice.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Royal ® Chef’s Secret Basmati Rice
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons whole-milk yogurt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup Brewed Saffron (see Note), divided
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. carrots cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup barberries soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons brewed saffron
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • small pinch of cumin
  • small pinch of coriander
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup slivered pistachios

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