Persian Rice

Many people become extremely intimidated when it comes to making Persian rice. You have to trust me when I tell you it is really not a big deal (just dont tell anyone Persian I said that!). All you need to do is to imagine that instead of making rice, you are making pasta. Most of us know how to make pasta; it is probably what you ate everyday when you went to college! You are going to cook this rice in boiling water with oil and salt, just like pasta. You are going to wait until the rice is al dente (when you bite a grain of rice it should still have a white dot in the middle), just like pasta. Do not overcook Persian rice or your reputation as a Persian cook will suffer! And last, you are going to drain it, just like pasta. The only difference comes next: Persian rice has one cooking step that pasta doesnt have. Persian rice gets steamed. Think of it this way—since this rice is fancyit requires a spa treatment. What is the result when you pamper yourself at the sauna? A new you! What is the result when you treat your rice to a spa treatment? Each and every grain of rice becomes its own entity and a pearl from heaven! What is the best after-effect of a spa treatment for a woman? It makes her a better wife, a better mother—and a better cook! What is the best after-effect of a spa treatment for Persian rice? The most scrumptious, crunchy, golden crust: TADIG! more details at: http://www.kosherpersianfoodblog.com/?page_id=7