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Persian herby pilaf (sabzi polo) with fish, for norooz

Persian herby pilaf (sabzi polo) with fish, for norooz

Pilaf Armenian cuisine

This herby pilaf ("Sabzi Polo" in Persian) is served with fish on the first day of spring and the beginning of the new Persian year. In Iran, many families serve this dish for Norooz, and the tradition is also celebrated in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, and other countries of the region. <br /> <br />Note: The quantity of fresh herbs mentioned is for untrimmed herbs. If you get fresh, trimmed and cut herbs, you should use halve that amount. The ratio for the herbs is 30% parsley, 30% dill, 30% fresh coriander (cilantro), and 10% fenugreek. You can find Persian dried mix herbs for Sabzi Polo in international shops or online, which is the easiest choice. Just remember to soak the herbs 3 or 4 hours before cooking and to drain them completely.