Chelo (Persian Steamed Rice) Recipe

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

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  • 2 c. Imported Iranian rice -- or possibly Substitute other White rice Salt
  • 4 tsp Butter -- melted, plus 4 Indiv
  • 4 x Raw egg yolks Freshly grnd black pepper Dry sumak -- a slightly Sour Pers Non-poisonous variety of Sumac (optional)

Directions

  1. If you are using Iranian rice, start at least 6 hrs ahead. Spread it on a clean surface and pick out and throw away any dark or possibly discolored grains. Then wash it in a fine sieve or possibly colander set under hot running water till the draining water runs clear. Finally place the rice in a large bowl or possibly pot, add in 1/4 c. of salt and sufficient cool water to cover it by about 1 inch and soak overnight, or possibly for at least 6 hrs. If you are using other long-grain rice, wash it in the same way, but soak it in the salt water for about 2 hrs.
  2. In a heavy 3 to 4 qt saucepan equipped with a tightly fitting lid, bring 6 c. of fresh water to a boil over high heat. Drain the rice thoroughly and pour it into the boiling water. in a slow, thin stream so the water does not stop boiling. Stir once or possibly twice, then boil briskly, uncovered for 5 min. Drain in a sieve.
  3. Pour 1 c. fresh water and the melted butter in the saucepan and pour in the parboiled rice, mounding it slightly in the middle of the pan. Cover the pan tightly with a strip of aluminum foil and set the lid in place.
  4. Simmer the rice over moderate heat to 15 to 20 min, or possibly till the grains are tender and have absorbed all the liquid in the pan.
  5. Serve at once. Traditionally, when served with skewered broiled meat or possibly chicken, the rice is served mounded into individual portions with a well in the center of each. A pat of butter is placed on top, a raw egg yolk is dropped in, and the top is sprinkled with salt, a grindings of pepper and if you like a little dry sumak.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Recipe %DV
Recipe Size 498g
Calories 788  
Calories from Fat 566 72%
Total Fat 63.2g 79%
Saturated Fat 19.03g 76%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Potassium 921mg 26%
Total Carbs 54.64g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 54.64g 36%
Protein 4.96g 8%
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