Estamboli - Persian Green Bean Spiced Rice

Very delicious! I only have one question: after cooking for 25 minutes without stirring my bottom is completely burnt is there a way to prevent this?

This was really tasty, even though we had to omit onions and saffron due to dietary restrictions. I added cherry tomatoes so we might have sometime else in there to chew on and that made it extra juicy.

I have a weird cooking hangup about green beans, though: I'm always panicky about whether they are cooked enough or not since I (in Germany) learned that they can be poisonous otherwise?! Is that even true? Cause my US-American boyfriend always looks at me funny when I fuss over the beans 😅 maybe you and your endless food knowledge can dispel my fear, once and for all...

PUL Team - Jan. 29, 2024, 6:54 a.m.

We're glad you enjoyed the dish, Maria! Green beans, like many other legumes contain lectins, which are proteins that can cause digestive issues if consumed raw or undercooked. Heat can help break down lectins and make green beans easier to digest so perhaps that's what you're thinking of 🤗

It's so nice to have vegan version of lubia polo that I grew up with :)

You're the best, can't wait to try!

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I made this and it was so delicious! I added a little lemon juice to give it a little zing and chefs kiss!!

This was a very unique rice recipe, very different than any I’ve tried. My kids loved the cinnamon flavor of the rice and I was on the fence. My brain kept telling me it was sweet so it was hard to eat it as a side dish. But overall, the recipe worked well and I think any dislike is a me issue for not loving this flavor profile.

Made this recipe yesterday and loved the taste! But I was wondering if there’s a way to prevent the rice from burning at the bottom? I burned quite a bit while cooking 😅

PUL Team - July 26, 2023, 9:12 p.m.

Hey Chana, using a non-stick pan and low heat can do wonders if you didn't already. Otherwise, you could also rinse your rice under cold water after soaking to help remove excess starch, which can cause the rice to stick and burn. We hope this helps for now 🤗

Hi ! I want to try this, I have a question: if my basmati rice package says it cooks in 10 mins, should I reduce the cooking times in this recipe? Thanks

PUL Team - July 14, 2023, 9:02 p.m.

Hey María, yes you can modify the recipe based on what the package suggests 😊

María - July 14, 2023, 11:35 p.m.

thanks! will do

What excellent flavors! I’ve never tasted anything like it! Love so much.

Persian food is the best!!! 😋😋😋

I love how there’s a timer! This is really good! I will definitely make it again. Reminds me of a rice dish my college Iranian dorm mate shared with me many many years ago, except it had turkey. She served it with some type of yogurt. I tried it with a dollop of vegan yogurt and it tasted very yummy!

PUL Team - June 28, 2023, 9:08 a.m.

Woohoo! Thank you so much, Vanessa, it means a lot 😃✨

Is lubia polo the same thing ??

PUL Team - Feb. 3, 2022, 2 a.m.

Hey Lili, this is indeed the same as lubia polow :). There are different ways of making it, of course, some include meat for example, but this one our plant-based version. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try!

Just made this and it turned out so well! Thank you PUL team for the opportunity to try out recipes from this beautiful country!

PUL Team - Sept. 12, 2021, 3:37 a.m.

We appreciate this so much, Madeline! Thank you for sharing 😃

Madeline - Sept. 12, 2021, 9:14 p.m.

Thank you!

استنبولی با سالاد شیرازی، عالیه. خیلییی دوسش دارم

A taste of home with the perfect "bottom of the pot" rice. It may seem unconventional but I would really encourage anyone who wants a change to their usual rice to give it a go - you'd be surprised at how much more flavourful, enjoyable, and nutritious meals can be by adding flavour and texture to your rice

PUL Team - July 13, 2021, 4:22 a.m.

We're so happy to hear you're enjoying the recipe, Mariam, thank you!

I think this rice was excellent with slightly less cinnamon for my taste! Thank you for such an exotic recipe! 😁

PUL Team - June 6, 2021, 12:01 a.m.

Thank you, Cris, for the lovely review and for sharing your experience with the recipe!