Persian Lentil Rice - Addes Pilaf

Name: Persian Lentil Rice - Addes Pilaf
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Persian Plateau & Isfahan
Ingredients: 200 g red lentils; 8 oz long-grain rice; 200 ground beef; 2 oz raisins; 0.5 tsp saffron; 2 large onions; 2 tbsp cooking oil; salt and black pepper

Lentils, beef and rice simmered on the stove and spiced with saffron.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 2 · Medium

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Time: Prep 40 min · Cook 40 min · 80 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak rice in water for 3-4 hours, then cook in salted water for 10-15 minutes using a non-stick pot until it just softens.
2
Drain water and empty the pot. Bring 2-3 cups of water to boil. Wash lentil and add to water with a bit of salt.
3
Cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Peel and thinly slice onions. Fry in oil until slightly golden.
20 min
4
Add ground beef or lamb, salt and black pepper, and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
10 min
5
Add one cup of hot water and cook until water has been mostly absorbed. Wash raisins and dates.
6
Pour 1/2 cup of water and some oil in the non-stick pot. Pour in half of the rice. Follow with meat, lentil, and raisins.
7
Add in remainder of rice. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Dissolve saffron in 1/3 cup of hot water and pour over the rice. Mix well before serving.
20 min