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Persian Green Bean and Beef Rice
Lubia polo, the Persian green bean rice: beans and spiced beef steamed under parboiled basmati until the bottom layer sets into a crisp golden crust.
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Ingredients
serves 4From the garden
- 1 lb pole beans, topped, tailed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch saffron threads, crushed (optional) · steeped in 3 tablespoons hot water
From the pantry
- 1 lb ground beef · ground lamb is just as traditional
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 tbsp neutral oil · divided; the crust needs a generous film
- 1 cup plain yogurt (optional) · for the table
- salt · to taste
- black pepper