Persian Jeweled Rice in Cabbage

Time

Prep 30 min · Cook 45 min · 75 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Core the cabbage but keep it whole. In a large pot, heat cabbage and water and boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside allowing it to cool. Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.

   10 min
3. 3

   Add onion and red pepper. Saute. Stir in cumin, saffron, rice, apple and raisins. Add water and salt to rice mixture.

4. 4

   Boil. Once boiled, gradually reduce heat and simmer. Cook for 10 minutes (rice will be undercooked).

   10 min
5. 5

   Remove from flame. Remove the 12 best shaped, largest leaves from the cabbage (reserve the remaining cabbage for use elsewhere).

6. 6

   Oil the inside of an 8" metal colander. Line its bottom and inside with 8 cabbage leaves. Put in rice followed by topping it with 4 cabbage leaves, tucking the ends of the leaves inside the colander.

7. 7

   Fill a large pot (1 big enough to fit colander inside of) with about 1" water. Place colander with the stuffed cabbage in the pot.

8. 8

   Heat and allow to simmer. Cover and steam cabbage for 20 minutes. Remove from flame and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Place a flat serving plate upside down on top of the colander. Holding them firmly together, turn them over.

10. 10

    Gently lift the colander off cabbage and serve!

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