Reshteh Polo - Persian Noodle Rice with Onions and Raisins
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Reshteh Polo - Persian Noodle Rice with Onions and Raisins

Reshteh Polo is a widely loved Persian rice dish. The floral aroma of the saffron rice combined with the sweetness of the caramelised onions and raisins make for a multifaceted dish - too good for a humble side dish really. The brown noodles in the rice create the most mouthwatering tahdig (the crispy bits from the bottom of the pot)!

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Albaloo Polo – Persian Saffron and Sour Cherry Rice
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Albaloo Polo – Persian Saffron and Sour Cherry Rice

Albaloo Polo is a fragrant Persian saffron rice dish, topped with gently caramelised sour cherries and golden brown meatballs. You can even add more colour and texture to the Albaloo Polo with slivered pistachios and almonds. 

You can easily make this beautiful rice dish vegetarian by not adding any meatballs. It is more than delicious enough on its own and can also be served as a side dish to chicken! Although, I would consider the chicken to be the side and this gorgeous jewelled rice the main dish.

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