 Shirin polo topped with dried barberries and crushed pistachios | |
| Alternative names | Persian wedding rice, Purim rice, Rosh Hashanah rice |
|---|---|
| Type | Pilaf |
| Course | Side dish |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Region or state | Shiraz |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Long-grain rice, water, salt, saffron or turmeric, nuts, dried fruits |
Shirin polo, also commonly known as Persian wedding rice or Rosh Hashanah rice, is a traditional Persian rice pilaf that is commonly served to mark special occasions such as weddings.[1] It is a simplified version of morassa' polō, lit. 'jeweled rice'.[2][3]
In the Persian Jewish community worldwide, it is often associated with holidays such as Purim,[4][5][6] Pesach, Rosh Hashanah and the high holidays.[7][8] It is served as iftar during Ramadan.
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- ^ Najmieh Batmanglij, Cooking in Iran, 2018, ISBN 193382395X, p. 122
- ^ Margaret Shaid, The Legendary cuisine of Persia, 2001, ISBN 1566564131, p. 78
- ^ Solomonov and Cook, Michael and Steven. Zahav. HMH.
- ^ Marks, Rabbi Gil. The Encyclopedia of Jewish Foods.
- ^ "Raising A Mensch". The Philadelphia Jewish Voice. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ Marks, Rabbi Gil. Olives Trees and Honey.
- ^ Nathan, Joan (September 8, 1993). "At Rosh ha-Shanah Persian Jews Play Themes and Variations". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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