Cooking Traditional Iranian Food, Herb Pilaf with Fish in the Village

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are cost-effective.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken offers a lean protein alternative, while tofu is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Prepare fish by seasoning with salt, red pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Chop onion and set aside.

Mix citric acid with water and use it to marinate the fish for a few minutes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.

Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat with oil.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer until rice is cooked.

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