Persian Herb Rice with Fish - Sabzi Polow Mahi - for Nowruz

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

long grain/basmati rice

2 tbsp

finely chopped cilantro

2 tbsp

finely chopped parsley

2 tbsp

finely chopped dill

2 tbsp

finely chopped green onions/scallions (or chives)

1 tsp

salt

1 1/2 tbsp

olive oil or vegetable oil

1 tbsp

butter, cut into chunks

1 1/4 lb

firm fish fillets, e.g. pollock, haddock (salmon would also work - I used pollock)

2 tbsp

flour

1/4 tsp

salt (or part/all garlic salt)

1/4 tsp

pepper

1/4 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

finely chopped dill

2 1/2 tbsp

vegetable oil