Shirin polo
Shirin polo topped with dried barberries and crushed pistachios | |
| Alternative names | Persian wedding rice, Purim rice, Rosh Hashanah rice |
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| 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. It is a simplified version of morassa' polō, lit. 'jeweled rice'.
In the Persian Jewish community worldwide, it is often associated with holidays such as Purim, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah and the high holidays. It is served as iftar during Ramadan.