Preparation Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the pine nuts and currants, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring it is well coated with the oil and butter.
- Add 2 cups of water, salt, black pepper, and allspice.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the dill, parsley, and mint.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the anchovies, then spread the rice mixture over them.
- Cover the rice with the remaining anchovies.
- Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.