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Tahdig

Persian crispy rice - the prized golden crust from the bottom of the rice pot.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings6
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 3 cups Basmati rice
  • 4 tbsp Butter or oil
  • 3 tbsp Yogurt
  • a pinch Saffron
  • to taste Salt

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Parboil rice. Drain.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  2. 2

    Mix some rice with yogurt and saffron.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  3. 3

    Layer yogurt rice on bottom of buttered pot.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  4. 4

    Add rest of rice. Steam with lid wrapped in towel.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“The golden crust is the prize
  • βœ“Patience is key
  • βœ“Flip onto plate to reveal

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With potato bottom
  • With bread bottom

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories280
Protein5g
Carbs48g
Fat8g
Fiber1g

🏷️ Tags

Tahdig Recipe - Iran | world.food