Foryoueats: Chelow (Persian Steamed White Rice)

Name: Foryoueats: Chelow (Persian Steamed White Rice)
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice (13 3/4 ounces; 390g); 6 tablespoons (54g) Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter (see notes); 2 generous pinches ground saffron (optional)

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This Persian chelow recipe creates perfectly steamed white rice, with a tender texture and delicious flavor. Made with basmati rice, kosher salt, butter, and a hint of saffron, this dish is a classic...

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Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice (13 3/4 ounces; 390g)
6 tablespoons (54g) Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight
3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter (see notes)
2 generous pinches ground saffron (optional)