Polo Shabati

Ingredients

• •2 cups basmati rice
• •3 tablespoons oil
• •1 teaspoon turmeric or other preferred Shabbat seasoning
• •1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as dill or parsley
• •1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• •3 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice well until the water runs mostly clear.

2. 2

   Bring the rice and salted water to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for several minutes until partially cooked.

3. 3

   Drain if needed and return the rice to a heavy pot with the oil, turmeric, and herbs.

4. 4

   Cover the lid with a towel and place it tightly on the pot.

5. 5

   Steam over very low heat until the grains are tender and separate, about 30 to 40 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve as the central starch for the Shabbat meal.