Tahdig recipe

Tahdig, crispy Persian basmati rice infused with saffron and turmeric with a golden butter crust. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!

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Tahdig means: "the crust of rice at the bottom of the pot" and there are 2 ways of preparation.

Tahdig is a delicious part of some Iranian foods which is popular both inside the country and in other parts of the world.

Learn how to make the best crispy tahdig at home with this easy tutorial. just follow my tips and your tahdig will come out perfect.

Rice Tahdig This unplanned post was brought about due to a reader's question regarding tahdig. She asks: "Is there something I can do to get a better crust?" Great question! I've been blogging about Iranian food for months now but it didn't occur to me to write about tahdig, the tastiest and most sought-after part of a rice dish. If only tahdig could speak it would probably be saying "I get no respect!." I feel I've neglected a precious and very important part of Persian cuisine. I write it…

Alright everybody buckle up it’s time for some traditional Persian rice. I’ve made short cut versions of this dish and, while delicious, they are nowhere on this level. I’m going to be straight wi…

Sabzi polo, a classic Persian herb rice is wonderfully fragrant and delicious. This fluffy rice dish is popular at Persian new year, Nowruz.

Tahdig is a Persian dish made of rice seasoned with saffron, yogurt, and and egg then cooked until it develops a deep, golden crust.

Naz Deravian shares her tips and techniques for creating a showstopping set of crispy Iranian rice tahdig dishes.