Persian rice with apricots and dates

Persian rice with apricots and dates

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A Persian Jewish rice dish made with apricots, dates, carrots, and tomatoes, which is kept warm on the Shabbat plate throughout the day.

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Persian Ouba is a traditional Moroccan dish that is typically served as a side dish. It consists of rice, lemon, dates, and vegetables, offering an exotic flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.16
  • $0.39
  • $0.47
  • $0.04
  • $0.50

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the apricots, dates, carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt in the oil for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add the rice and water, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes over low heat, adding a little more water if the rice starts to stick.
  3. If you would like to add meat, brown it in the pan before adding it to the dish at this stage.
  4. According to tradition, keep the pot on the Shabbat stove throughout the day before serving. ≈ 2 min

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 400 g of rice
  • 6 dried apricots
  • 5 dates, cut into pieces
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • salt
  • 120 ml of oil
  • 180 ml of water (a little more if needed)

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