Recipe: Zereshk Polow (Persian Barberry Rice)
"Hold the stuffing — Persian barberry rice is what my family serves for Thanksgiving...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups basmati rice
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1 tablespoon coarse salt, divided
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/4 teaspoon finely ground saffron
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1/4 cup finely julienned orange peel
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3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
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1 small onion, sliced thinly
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1/4 cup slivered almonds
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1/2 cup dried barberries soaked in 1/4 cup boiling water
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1/2 teaspoon rose water syrup
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1 tablespoon dried rose petals (optional)
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