🇮🇷 Iranian/Persian Cuisine

سبزی پلو با ماهی

Herb Rice with Fish

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 474 kcal

Fragrant green herb-flecked rice paired with pan-fried white fish seasoned with turmeric and lemon, the traditional Nowruz dinner served on New Year's Eve.

Ingredients

3 cups basmati rice, soaked
4 white fish fillets (sea bass or trout)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh fenugreek
1 tsp turmeric
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1 Parboil rice until just al dente. Drain.
2 Mix herbs together. Layer rice and herb mixture alternately in a buttered pot.
3 Add 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp water to the bottom for tahdig. Cover tightly, steam on low 45 min.
4 Season fish with turmeric, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
5 Pan-fry fish in oil until golden and crispy on both sides, about 4 min per side.
6 Serve herb rice with fish on top and tahdig on the side.

Did You Know?

Eating sabzi polo ba mahi on Nowruz Eve is believed to bring freshness and life (sabzi/green) and agility (fish) for the coming year.