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Easy & Flavorful Persian Herb Rice (Sabzi Polo)
This Persian Herb Rice recipe, also known as Sabzi Polo, is a simple yet incredibly delicious culinary adventure. Fragrant basmati rice infused with fresh herbs, perfect for beginners and busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Fine-mesh sieve For rinsing rice
- 1 Medium pot with lid Tight-fitting lid
- 1 Sharp Knife For chopping herbs
- 1 Cutting Board For chopping herbs
- 1 Fork For fluffing rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice rinsed
- 1 cup Fresh parsley packed, finely chopped
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro packed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh dill packed, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh chives or green onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons for serving
- 4 cups Water cold
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Place the basmati rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
- Wash and thoroughly dry fresh herbs. Finely chop parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives or green onion.
- In a medium pot, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped herbs and sauté for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice to the pot with herbs. Stir to combine. Pour in 4 cups of water and add salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes undisturbed.
- Turn off heat, let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
- Transfer to serving dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Variations: Add cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, fish, chickpeas, lentils). For Tahdig, add oil and potato slices/lettuce leaves at the bottom before cooking. Stir in toasted nuts after fluffing. Add red pepper flakes or green chili for spice.