Alo-Balo Polo (Steamed Rice With Sour Cherries) 4 c cherries,sour,fresh, ripe, 1 ,pitted (about 2 pounds) 6 T sugar 1/4 c olive oil 2 1/2 lb chicken 1 t salt 1 md onion,peeled and cut into 1 ,1/8 inch thick slices 1/2 c water 2 c rice,iranian,imported or 1 ,other uncooked long, soak 1 ,and drained 8 T butter,melted 1/4 t saffron threads,pulverized 1 ,with a mortar and pestle 1 ,the back of a spoon, and 1 ,dissolved in 1 tablespoon 1 ,warm water Combine the cherries and sugar in a 2 to 3