Receta Chelo (Persian Steamed Rice)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- If you are using Iranian rice, start at least 6 hrs ahead. Spread it on a clean surface and pick out and throw away any dark or possibly discolored grains. Then wash it in a fine sieve or possibly colander set under hot running water till the draining water runs clear. Finally place the rice in a large bowl or possibly pot, add in 1/4 c. of salt and sufficient cool water to cover it by about 1 inch and soak overnight, or possibly for at least 6 hrs. If you are using other long-grain rice, wash it in the same way, but soak it in the salt water for about 2 hrs.
- In a heavy 3 to 4 qt saucepan equipped with a tightly fitting lid, bring 6 c. of fresh water to a boil over high heat. Drain the rice thoroughly and pour it into the boiling water. in a slow, thin stream so the water does not stop boiling. Stir once or possibly twice, then boil briskly, uncovered for 5 min. Drain in a sieve.
- Pour 1 c. fresh water and the melted butter in the saucepan and pour in the parboiled rice, mounding it slightly in the middle of the pan. Cover the pan tightly with a strip of aluminum foil and set the lid in place.
- Simmer the rice over moderate heat to 15 to 20 min, or possibly till the grains are tender and have absorbed all the liquid in the pan.
- Serve at once. Traditionally, when served with skewered broiled meat or possibly chicken, the rice is served mounded into individual portions with a well in the center of each. A pat of butter is placed on top, a raw egg yolk is dropped in, and the top is sprinkled with salt, a grindings of pepper and if you like a little dry sumak.