Zereshk Palau (Iranian Rice with Barberries) I

Method 8 steps

1. 1

   Soak dried barberries in water for 20–30 minutes. Strain to remove any stones.

2. 2

   Sauté the chopped onion in a frying pan with a dash of oil. Mix in the barberries, and cook over low heat.

3. 3

   Cook chicken on top of rice in a rice cooker.

4. 4

   When rice is done, fluff and put in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Grind saffron with mortar and pestle. Mix in 1 teaspoon of water, then stir in some of the cooked rice.

6. 6

   Return the saffron rice to the main dish, and add the onion mixture.

7. 7

   Toss rice to mix well with other ingredients.

8. 8

   Serve with lavash or barbari bread.