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Tahdig

Crispy golden rice crust from the bottom of the pot.

Prep9 min
Cook55 min
Total1 h 4 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving477 kcal
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IranMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice, soaked500 g
  • Butter60 g
  • Saffron, bloomed in 4 tbsp hot water1/2 tsp
  • Salt2 tbsp
  • Yogurt3 tbsp
  • Oil5 tbsp

Method

  1. ParboilBoil the rice in salted water 6 minutes; drain.
  2. BaseMix some rice with yogurt and saffron; press into hot oil.
  3. SteamPile the rest on top; steam 50 minutes; invert.

Nutrition per serving

Calories477 kcal
Protein5.9 g
Carbohydrates66.3 g
Fat20.2 g
Fibre0.9 g
Sugar0.5 g
Sodium491 mg
Saturated fat7.0 g
Serving sizeabout 110 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk.

Quick answers

How long does Tahdig take to make?

About 1 h 4 min in total: 9 min of preparation and 55 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Tahdig?

About 477 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 110 g each.

Which allergens does Tahdig contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Tahdig from?

Tahdig is a main course from Iran. Crispy golden rice crust from the bottom of the pot.

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