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Sabzi Polo Mahi | Persian Herb rice with fish

Sabzi polo mahi or Persian herb rice with fish is a typical dish served on Nowruz, the Persian new year eve in Iran and by Iranians around the world.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill
  • 1/2 cup chopped chives
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander 
  • 2 1/2 cup longgrain rice Like Basmati
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch Grinded saffron dissolved in water

Instructions
 

  • Clean, wash, dry and fine chop the herbs and mixthem together in a large bowl.
  • Par cook the basmati rice following the instructions in the notes.
  • Decide on the type of Tahdig for your bottom crust.Add vegetable oil to the pot and lay down the Tahdig (I used potato slices).
  • With a large spatula place the rice into the pot,place a layer of rice and then a layer of herbs, continue with the layering.
  • Make 4-5 holes in the rice with the bottom of the spatula to release the steam. 
  • Pour some water around the edges and bloomed saffron over the pot, cover and cook for 7-10 minutes on medium-high heat until rice is steaming, lower the heat, and steam the rice for 40 minutes onmedium-low heat.
  • Once the rice is cooked, take the lid off and put a platter on the pot at least 5cm wider than the pot on all sides and flip.
  • Brush a little oil on the crunchy golden Tahdig and serve it along with fish.

Notes

Check out the complete recipe for Persian rice.