Sabzi polo

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in salted water for 1 hour.
2. Wash and dry all the herbs, remove thick stems and chop them very finely.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the drained rice and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until tender but still firm at the center.
4. Drain the rice, then gently mix it with the chopped herbs.
5. In a heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil, water and a spoonful of rice to form a crust. Spread the rice into a pyramid.
6. Poke a few holes in the rice with the handle of a spoon, pour over the olive oil, cover with a towel and then the lid, and cook over very low heat for 40 minutes.
7. Serve by turning the rice over to reveal the golden crust, and accompany with smoked fish.