IRANIAN ESLAMBOLI POLOU (RICE WITH GROUND MEAT)

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A quick Iranian dish and very popular. Leave out the meat and make it a vegetarian dish. Make sure to soak the rice 3-4 hours prior to cooking.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g basmati rice or 500 g long-grain rice
400 g ground lamb or 400 g beef
4 medium onions
4 tablespoons tomato paste
cooking oil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Fry the sliced onions in oil until slightly golden.
  • Add ground lamb or beef, salt, and black pepper and fry until color changes.
  • Dissolve tomato paste in a glass of hot water and add to meat.
  • Cook for a few minutes until little water is left.
  • Wash rice twice and soak in salted warm water for 3-4 hours, then drain the water.
  • Pour water in a large non-stick pan until it is half-full and bring it to a boil. Add rice and a spoonful of salt and continue boiling until rice slightly softens. Pour rice into a drain and wash it with slightly warm water.
  • Mix the rice with the meat, and continue simmering for another 10-20 minutes.

sonu bohara
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I'm not sure how I feel about this dish. It was interesting, but I'm not sure if I would make it again.


Prime Don
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This dish is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.


Lydia_sun
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This dish was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.


Anil Kushwaha
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Overall, I was disappointed with this dish. I don't think I'll be making it again.


Heather Hill
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This dish was a lot of work, and the results were not worth it. I wouldn't recommend it.


Nhaigella Gemina
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nantomero Afifah
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This dish was too oily for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mike V
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this dish. I had to substitute a few things.


Georges Daoud
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices.


Sohail Azam
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Diederik Klopper
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress guests.


Ika Ashaking
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Swabura Nabwato Kakooza
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Paul Peng
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Alex Abdoulaye
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mabel Thomas
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover ground meat. It's also a very affordable meal.


dawit habtamu
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sourness of the barberries and the sweetness of the raisins is a perfect balance.


Md Anik hasan Ovi
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This is my new favorite rice dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aminu Yau muhammad
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I've never had Iranian food before, but this dish was delicious! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the ground meat was perfectly seasoned.


Eliona Sejfiu
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.