Shirin Polo with Orange and Almonds
Shirin polo, the sweet Persian basmati rice with caramelized orange peel and almond flakes, is perfect for celebrations.
65 min 4 servings Medium
Method
- 01
Cut the orange peel into thin strips and boil three times in fresh water.
- 02
Caramelize the peel with sugar into a syrup.
- 03
Rinse and parboil the rice in salted water.
- 04
Lightly toast the almonds and pistachios in a dry pan.
- 05
Steam the rice in a pot with butter in the bottom for 35 minutes.
- 06
Mix in the orange syrup and nuts, and drizzle with saffron water.
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