Side

Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice)

Name: Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice)
Total time: 1h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Iran
Ingredients: 500g basmati; Salt; Butter, oil; Saffron bloom; Yogurt (optional)

Persian basmati with a golden saffron-butter crust at the bottom of the pot.

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1h 6 servings Medium

Ingredients

• 500g basmati
• Salt
• Butter, oil
• Saffron bloom
• Yogurt (optional)

Method

Step 1 of 425%

Parboil rice 6 min; drain.

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1
Parboil rice 6 min; drain.
2
Mix some rice with yogurt and saffron; press into oiled pot.
3
Mound rest of rice; poke vents.
4
Cover with cloth-wrapped lid; cook 45 min on low; invert.