How Do You Make The Best Persian Basmati Rice?
Follow this receipt for the best basmati rice (Persian style). This dish can be served with any type of stew, chicken or beef dish, or kebabs. Step 1 Rinse about 4 cups of basmati rice with warm water. Step 2 Put the rice in a large bowl and cover it with warm water and some salt (about 3 tablespoon) Let it soak for a few hours. This will result in longer and tastier rice. Step 3 Boil about 3 quart of water in a large pan. Step 4 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water. Let it cook for a few minutes until it’s half cooked. If you cut the rice grain in half it shouldn’t break but the middle would be still a little hard. Step 5 Drain the half cooked rice. Step 6 Put a big pan on the stove and add some oil. Move the rice to this pot. Step 7 Add some olive oil to the top of the rice. Use at least 3 table spoon of olive oil. You can then sprinkle some saffron on top. This will give a wonderful color and smell. Step 8 Close the top of the pan very tight. You can use a paper tow
