Side dishe for 5
Sabzi Polo
Basmati rice cooks with dried herbs, garlic, spring onions, and butter for a fragrant Persian-style side dish.
Typical price
$6.92for 4 servings
$1.73 per serving$6.92 for 4
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 18 oz | $2.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1.25 | $1.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 500 g basmati rice
- 3 tbsp dried coriander
- 3 tbsp dried parsley
- 3 tbsp dried dill
- 3 tbsp dried chives
- 1 heaped tbsp garlic granules
- 8 spring onions thinly sliced
- 75 g butter roughly cut into cubes
Steps
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs mostly clear.
- Boil the rice in a large pot of salted water for 7 minutes, then drain it.
- Mix the dried coriander, parsley, dill, chives, garlic granules, and spring onions with the rice.
- Melt the butter in the pot, return the rice, and cover it tightly.
- Steam over low heat for 18 minutes, then rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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