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Crispy Persian Tahdig
45m
Serves 1
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45m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Place the rice in a large pot and fill it with cold water.
2
Swirl the rice with your hand, then drain the water. Repeat this process two more times until the water runs clear.
3
Let it sit for an hour.
4
Add rice to a large pot with 4½ cups water and salt.
5
Place on the stove to parboil over medium/high for 5-7 minutes.
6
The rice should be soft on the outside but slightly hard on the inside. Then drain.
7
Whisk together 2 tablespoons of hot water, saffron, turmeric, and oil.
8
Pour half the mixture into the bottom of a non-stick pot.
9
Add the parboiled rice and pat down.
10
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create a few holes in the rice.
11
Pour the remaining saffron water over the rice.
12
Add butter on top.
13
Wrap a kitchen towel over the lid so the water doesn’t drip back on the rice.
14
Cook on medium heat for 45 minutes, until the rice turns crispy on the bottom.
15
Flip the pot for the grand reveal.
Ingredients
3 cups long grain basmati rice
1 teaspoon pink himalayan salt
4.5 cups filtered water
0.25 teaspoon saffron
0.25 teaspoon turmeric
0.5 cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons salted butter, cubed
Equipment
Pot
Strainer
Measuring cup
Wooden spoon
Kitchen towel
Tips
The rice should be soft on the outside and slightly hard on the inside.
Wrap a kitchen towel over the lid to prevent water from dripping back onto the rice.
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