Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
250 g

rice

preferred Iranian rice

200 g

ground meat

400 g

green cabbage

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 tsp

tomato paste

2 tbsp

turmeric

0.25 tsp

cinnamon

0.25 tsp

caraway powder

1 tsp

pepper

5 g

salt

2 tbsp

cooking oil

Step 1
~5 min

Chop onions and fry in a small amount of oil until golden brown.

Step 2
~5 min

Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric and stir.

Step 3
~5 min

Add ground meat, salt, and another tablespoon of turmeric; stir until the meat is nearly fried.

Step 4
~5 min

Add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and salt.

Step 5
~5 min

Add chopped cabbage and stir until the cabbage color begins to change.

Step 6
~5 min

Add cinnamon, ginger (inferred), and caraway; stir until combined.

Step 7
~5 min

Add 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

Step 8
~5 min

Wash rice and add 500 ml of water with a small amount of salt and 1/2 spoon of cooking oil; cook uncovered over medium heat.

Step 9
~5 min

When the rice is half-cooked, rinse it.

Step 10
~5 min

Pour 1/2 spoon of oil in a saucepan, add some rice, then add a layer of the cabbage and meat mixture.

Step 11
~5 min

Repeat the rice and cabbage/meat layers, ending with a rice layer.

Step 12
~5 min

Cover the saucepan and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality Iranian rice for best results.

Adjust the amount of spices to your liking.

Soaking the rice for 30 minutes before cooking can improve its texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially made ahead by preparing the cabbage and meat mixture in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of yogurt or Shirazi salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Shirazi Salad
Grilled Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Iran

Cultural Significance

A traditional and popular Persian rice dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal
Comfort food night

Popularity Score

65/100

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