Green Rice

1. 1

   Put the rice in a large bowl and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Toss the rice with your hands a few times to remove the starch, and drain.

3. 3

   Repeat this process five times.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Pour 3 1/2 cups water into a small pot with a dash of salt and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, put the saffron in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of water.

7. 7

   Stir and set aside.

8. 8

   Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil.

9. 9

   Add the leeks and saute for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the rice, saffron water, and lime powder or whole preserved lime and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Pour the boiling water over the rice, bring the rice to a boil, then decrease the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

12. 12

    Turn off the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

13. 13

    If the whole lime was used, discard.

14. 14

    Transfer the rice to a large bowl and fold in the parsley, cilantro, dill, and most of the pistachios.

15. 15

    Season with salt.

16. 16

    To serve, pile the rice on a platter and scatter a few pistachios over the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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