Name: Jeweled Rice
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 2 cups basmati rice; Kosher salt; 1 orange; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 1/4 cup dried barberries or 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; ingredient info: Dried barberries, sold as zereshk, are available at Middle Eastern markets and kalustyans.com.

Jeweled RicePeden + Munk

Yes, making this rice is a time commitment and a labor of love. But the ingredients aren't difficult to find, and the finished dish is stunning.

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