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Shirin Polo

Name: Shirin Polo
Cuisine: Persian (Iranian)
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati rice; 1/2 teaspoon Saffron threads; 1/4 cup Orange peel (candied or fresh); 1/4 cup Slivered almonds; 1/4 cup Pistachios; 1/2 cup Carrots (julienned); 3 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons Sugar; 1 teaspoon Rose water; to taste Salt; as needed Water

Shirin Polo is a fragrant Persian rice dish known for its combination of sweet and savory flavors, featuring ingredients like orange peel, almonds, pistachios, and saffron. It is traditionally served at special occasions and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and festivity in Iranian culture.

11 ingredients

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Persian (Iranian)70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

Basmati rice
2 cups
Saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon
Orange peel (candied or fresh)
1/4 cup
Slivered almonds
1/4 cup
Pistachios
1/4 cup
Carrots (julienned)
1/2 cup
Butter
3 tablespoons
Sugar
2 tablespoons
Rose water
1 teaspoon
Salt
to taste
Water
as needed

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the royal kitchens of Persia, Shirin Polo reflects the Persian culinary art of blending aromatic spices and nuts with rice, emphasizing the importance of balance and elegance in Iranian festive meals.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Persian (Iranian)70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

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