Persian Jeweled Rice is a spectacular rice pilaf topped with colorful gem-like fruits and nuts. Dried apricots, cranberries, raisins, and pistachios glisten like little gems scattered throughout this beautiful dish.
This popular Middle Eastern wedding dish is a celebration in itself ~ it’s gluten free, vegan, and incredibly delicious!
Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice (400g)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped (75g)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (60g)
1/2 cup golden raisins (75g)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (50g)
1/2 cup shelled pistachios (50g)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (15g)
3 cups water or chicken broth (720ml)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Zest of 1 orange