Bukharian Green-Herbed Rice

This rice dish is a variation on the original, which included meat and was seasoned with various green herbs. It was typically eaten as the Sabbath evening meal along with several little starters. This version has more substance and can stand on its own—with added spices, mushrooms in place of the meat, leeks, parsley and spinach for the green color. Cilantro can be interchanged with the parsley if you prefer. Although it requires a bit of preparation, focus on the sacred act of combining a