SHEVEED POLO (DILL RICE)

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This dish is a simple way to make use of a whole bunch of dill and transform an ordinary pot of plain rice. Naz Deravian, the author of "Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories" (Flatiron Books, 2018), uses a mix of fresh and dried dill here. The dried dill enhances the fragrance and also draws out the humidity from the fresh dill so the rice doesn't turn mushy when steaming. This recipe uses a traditional Persian technique for cooking rice in which you boil the rice for several minutes over high heat, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel to catch the condensation, then steam the rice over low heat for several minutes more. Don't worry; it won't be overcooked. It will be fluffy perfection. Serve it with chicken or seafood, like this roasted dill salmon.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large bunch dill, trimmed and finely chopped
3 tablespoons dried dill
2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Set aside 1/4 cup of the chopped fresh dill. In a bowl, combine the rest of the fresh dill with the dried dill.
  • Place the rice, butter and salt in a medium pot. Add 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Give it a stir, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, about 12 minutes. (It's O.K. to lift the lid to check.)
  • Fold the dill mixture into the rice. Wrap the lid in a kitchen towel to catch the condensation, ensuring that the kitchen towel is secured up top so it doesn't catch fire. Firmly place the lid back on the pot.
  • Cook until the rice is cooked through and fluffy, about 15 minutes more. Gently fluff with a spoon, then transfer to a serving platter, scattering the reserved 1/4 cup fresh dill in between spoonfuls of rice.

Sulay Man
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I love the combination of dill, rice, and nuts.


Marion Josephine Sesay
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I made this dish for a Persian dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making it again.


619 Basha
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because it was amazing! The dill flavor was subtle and complemented the rice perfectly.


Chris Gosse
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This was my first time making sheveed polo and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I especially loved the crispy bottom layer of rice.


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I've never had sheveed polo before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes. The dill and rice are a perfect combination.


Jeff Kieber
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I love the combination of dill, rice, and nuts.


Humble Thief
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I made this dish for a Persian dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making it again.


Tanya White
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because it was amazing! The dill flavor was subtle and complemented the rice perfectly.


DoRo NTo
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This was my first time making sheveed polo and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I especially loved the crispy bottom layer of rice.


Irene Stacy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I especially love the crispy bottom layer of rice.


Laurent Nicky
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I've never had sheveed polo before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes. The dill and rice are a perfect combination.


Usama Rahimoon
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I love the combination of dill, rice, and nuts.


Bolamas Laurance
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I made this dish for a Persian dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making it again.


Chris Nkadimeng
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because it was amazing! The dill flavor was subtle and complemented the rice perfectly.


Mafaz Mjm
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This was my first time making sheveed polo and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I especially loved the crispy bottom layer of rice.


MD Fardin Islam
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Hayden Mullins
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I highly recommend it.


Hibo Liibaan
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This recipe was a delight! The dill and rice complemented each other perfectly, and the addition of the nuts and dried fruits added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.