Iranian Eslamboli Polou (Rice with Ground Meat)

Time

Prep 180 min · Cook 60 min · 240 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Fry the sliced onions in oil until slightly golden. Add ground lamb or beef, salt, and black pepper and fry until color changes.

2. 2

   Dissolve tomato paste in a glass of hot water and add to meat. Cook for a few minutes until little water is left.

3. 3

   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.

   240 min
4. 4

   Mix the rice with the meat, and continue simmering for another 10-20 minutes.

   20 min

Notes and swaps

Allergens

Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.