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Tahchin ba Morgh

Persian saffron rice cake with chicken - crispy bottom rice with chicken inside.

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Servings8
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 400 g Basmati rice
  • 600 g Chicken
  • 400 g Yogurt
  • 4 Egg yolks
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 50 g Barberries

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook and shred chicken.

    ⏱️ 30 minutes
  2. 2

    Mix rice with yogurt, egg yolks, saffron.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  3. 3

    Layer rice, chicken, rice in buttered pan.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  4. 4

    Bake until bottom is golden crispy.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Flip to reveal golden crust
  • βœ“Festive dish
  • βœ“Worth the effort

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With lamb
  • More barberries

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories420
Protein28g
Carbs48g
Fat14g
Fiber1g

🏷️ Tags

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