Persian · main
Loobia Polo
Loobia Polo reads umami 6.7, richness 6.5 and allium 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian main, about 52 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.7 · Richness 6.5 · Allium 3.2 · Salinity 2.9 · Floral 2.3 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Sourness 2.0 · Earthy 1.9 · Sweetness 1.8 · Fruity 1.5 · Bitterness 1.5 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Heat 0.9 · Nutty 0.9
What's in it (12)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp saffron, bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water
- 3 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Time & effort: about 52 min (37 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 217.3 kcal, 9.5 g protein, 7 g fat, 28.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brown onion, add ground meat and cook until no longer pink, then stir in tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, and season well.
- Add chopped green beans and cook briefly, then layer the meat mixture with parboiled basmati in a pot and steam (dam) on low heat until the rice is fluffy and a golden crust forms on the bottom.
- Dissolve saffron in hot water and drizzle over the top before serving.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.