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Sabzi Polo ba Mahi

Herbed rice with fried fish, the Nowruz meal.

Prep15 min
Cook55 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving534 kcal
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IranMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice, soaked500 g
  • Butter60 g
  • Saffron, bloomed in 4 tbsp hot water1/2 tsp
  • Salt2 tbsp
  • Herbs3 cups
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • White fish fillets800 g
  • Flour4 tbsp

Method

  1. ParboilBoil the rice in salted water 6 minutes; drain.
  2. HerbsLayer rice with herbs; fry turmeric-floured fish.
  3. SteamReturn to an oiled pot in a mound; steam covered with a cloth-wrapped lid 45 minutes to form tahdig.
  4. SaffronMix some rice with saffron and butter for the top.

Nutrition per serving

Calories534 kcal
Protein33.9 g
Carbohydrates72.8 g
Fat10.9 g
Fibre2.1 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium1190 mg
Saturated fat5.7 g
Serving sizeabout 270 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Sabzi Polo ba Mahi take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 55 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Sabzi Polo ba Mahi?

About 534 kcal per serving, with 34 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 270 g each.

Which allergens does Sabzi Polo ba Mahi contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Sabzi Polo ba Mahi from?

Sabzi Polo ba Mahi is a main course from Iran. Herbed rice with fried fish, the Nowruz meal.

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