Rice cooked in a swamp
A simple and traditional Iranian dish that is easy to prepare, using tomatoes, onions, and semolina.
Rice pilaf with swamp vegetables is a delicious Iranian dish made with tomatoes, onions, and semolina. A real treat for the taste buds!
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodstove
- Estimated cost$3.48 $0.87 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.46
- $0.15
- $0.28
- $1.47
- $1.12
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Heat the oil in a suitable pan, then add the onion, chili puree, and tomatoes, along with salt and pepper.
- Cook the ingredients for a few minutes until the onion and tomatoes are softened.
- Next, add the semolina and chicken broth.
- Let it simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, covered, until the ingredients are cooked and the water has been absorbed by the semolina.
The bill
Rice cooked in a swamp
- olive oil = 3 tablespoons$0.46
- small onion, chopped = 2 units$0.15
- Cayenne pepper (about 1 teaspoon)$0.28
- cherry tomatoes, cut into small pieces = 3 pieces$1.47
- Coarse corn flakes, washed = 2 cups$1.12
Total$3.48
that's $0.87 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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