Persian Dill Rice Recipe
Persian Dill Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect as a side for Persian kebabs or any Mediterranean meal. The combination of rice and dill creates a refreshing, herb-infused taste, and this easy recipe makes it even more accessible by using a rice cooker. Whether you're using fresh or dried dill, this dish will quickly become a favorite.
Servings: 2
Calories: 407kcal
Equipment
- Rice cooker or pot
- Fork for fluffing the rice
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp dried dill or 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add oil, rice, dried dill, salt, and pepper to the rice cooker. Stir to coat all the rice grains with oil and mix the seasonings.
- Pour in water, set the rice cooker to the “White Rice” setting, and press start.
- When the rice cooker cycle finishes, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh dill for dried if you prefer a more vibrant flavor.
- For stovetop instructions, cook rice and dill with oil in a pot, add water, and cook according to package directions.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg