I’ve been continuing to try Sadaf’s semi-homemade products over the past year, and color me impressed because each one is better than the last! After being under the weather for a few days I wanted something homey for lunch without the effort of cooking a full meal… cue Sadaf’s Adas Polo (Lentil Rice) to the rescue! Delicious, easy to prepare and it smelled amazing – I will definitely be re-purchasing this product.
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| Sadaf’s Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice) |
The mixture comes dry and you basically cook it for about 30 minutes with water and oil/butter – it’s chock full of lentils, raisins, piaz dagh (fried onions) and the flavor is rich. You can make it with vegetable oil but I’d recommend using butter instead (4 tablespoons) as anybody who’s had their Persian rice made with butter knows it really enhances the flavor and smell. Surprise bonus: I even got a decent tahdig (crusty rice…aka Persian Crack) to form! I’d definitely make this again and looking forward to trying their other rices (Estamboli polo, Sabzi polo and Shirin Polo).
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| Sadaf’s Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice) source: sadaf.com |
Here are a couple other Sadaf products I like:
Sadaf Frozen Persian Rice Meals
Sadaf Joojeh Kabob (Chicken Kabob) Seasoning
Ooh, yum! I love anything lentil related. You have convinced me, I want to try this!
🙂 Let me know if you do – it’s a pretty good deal at around $4 a box as well!
Very nice post. Next time you decide to leave such a long gap between your posts, make sure to get my approval.
PJJ
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Thanks for reading!
Persian crack, huh? Sounds addictive. I want some.
It’s the best… I’m planning a post soon to profile all the different kinds of tahdig (Persian crack).
I have seen that brand in a couple of the stores I shop in but have not tried it. I will definitely take a closer look if you enjoy it that much!
Definitely try it! I’m not affiliated but can’t stop raving because everything is excellent!
The above directions are right… Some people put a layer of thinly sliced potatoes or pita bread cut in strips on the bottom of the pot before adding the rice back in…
Jennifer Esposito.
Yes, that would make excellent tahdig! Great suggestion, thank you Jennifer!
it looks so yummy! lovely! xoxo
Emma <3
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Thanks Emma!
I don’t think we get that brand here but it looks lovely!
I actually get mine through amazon even though it’s available here in stores!
I have seen this brand a lot and now I know I need to try them, hoping they are jam-packed with garlic! I know some will be buy perhaps some will be traditian enough to omit it! Thanks for testing this for us! ~ David
David – I checked the box, no garlic! you’re in luck!
i also live in nyc. i got a box of this frozen in queens off parsons blvd. im eating it now in fact, really good
Awesome! so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂