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Homemade Tahdig
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
600
A delicious Persian rice dish with a crispy golden crust, perfect for serving with stews.
Ingredients
Rice
2
cups
Basmati rice
8
cups
water
1
tablespoon
sea salt
1
teaspoon
saffron threads
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
3
tablespoons
unsalted butter
(cubed)
Instructions
Mix saffron in warm water and steep.
Rinse rice until water runs clear and soak with salt for 30 minutes.
Boil water, cook soaked rice for 5-6 minutes, then drain.
Heat oil and butter, add saffron water, layer rice, and dot with butter.
Cover with a towel and cook on low for 45 minutes until crispy.
Flip pot onto a plate to serve crispy tahdig.
Notes
Serve with Persian stews for a complete meal.
Calories:
600
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Persian
Keyword:
Basmati Rice