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Shirin Polo
Persian sweet saffron rice layered with chicken, orange peel, carrot, almonds, pistachios, and barberries.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 23 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 78 min cook 30 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 23 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking1 h 18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Saffron water
For the chicken
- 600 gr Chicken breast
- 1 adet Onion
For the sweet filling
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Julienned orange peel
- 2 adet Carrots
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Almonds
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Pistachios
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Raisins
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Cardamom
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the basmati rice in warm salted water for 25 minutes, then drain.
25 min25:00 - 2
Boil the chicken breast with the onion, half the salt, and 3 cups of water for 22 minutes, then shred it.
22 min22:00 - 3
Boil the orange peel twice for 4 minutes each time and drain.
8 min08:00 - 4
Cut the carrots into matchsticks and cook them with the orange peel, sugar, cardamom, and half the saffron water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Boil the rice in plenty of water for 7 minutes, keeping it firm, then drain.
7 min07:00 - 6
Put half the olive oil in the pot and layer in the rice, chicken, and sweet mixture.
- 7
Add the almonds, pistachios, raisins, remaining saffron water, and olive oil.
- 8
Steam the shirin polo over low heat for 35 minutes, then rest it for 8 minutes.
43 min43:00
💡 Tip: Boil the orange peel twice and discard the water; if its bitterness is not removed, the pilaf's sweet spice balance turns harsh.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve shirin polo on a wide rice platter for guests, with optional cucumber yogurt and pomegranate seeds.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
25
g protein
72
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 56%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Shirin Polo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Shirin Polo take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 78 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 143 minutes in total.Is Shirin Polo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Shirin Polo have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 72g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Shirin Polo contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Shirin Polo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Shirin Polo need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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