Shirin polo information

Shirin polo (Persian wedding rice)
	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.

^ Kamran Sharareh, From Persia to Tehr Angeles: A Contemporary Guide to Understanding and Appreciating Ancient Persian Culture, ISBN 161448578X, p. 80
^ 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.

[sharareh-1] Kamran Sharareh, From Persia to Tehr Angeles: A Contemporary Guide to Understanding and Appreciating Ancient Persian Culture, ISBN 161448578X, p. 80

[batmanglij-2] Najmieh Batmanglij, Cooking in Iran, 2018, ISBN 193382395X, p. 122

[shaid-3] Margaret Shaid, The Legendary cuisine of Persia, 2001, ISBN 1566564131, p. 78

[4] Solomonov and Cook, Michael and Steven. Zahav. HMH.

[5] Marks, Rabbi Gil. The Encyclopedia of Jewish Foods.

[6] "Raising A Mensch". The Philadelphia Jewish Voice. Retrieved 11 January 2020.

[7] Marks, Rabbi Gil. Olives Trees and Honey.

[8] 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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