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Can You Tahdig It? The very first time I tried tahdig, I fell in love with the crispy, saffron infused rice. I also learned that most everyone else loves it too. When you take the tahdig to the table, most of your guests will have already chosen where they want to (tah)dig in (get it?). …

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INGREDIENTS 2.5 heaping cups basmati rice (I like Dunar brand which can be found at a persian market. if you don’t have access to rice from a persian market, Trader Joe’s has an Indian basmati rice which is pretty good) 3 T kosher salt ~5.5 cups well chopped herbs (I used 2 bunches of p

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Learn how to achieve the perfect tahdig – the highly sought after crispy-chewy base created when you cook Persian rice. Despite tahdig’s seeming simplicity, it requires keen senses, patience and know-how. Chef Yuma Hashemi of The Drunken Butler in London is here to guide you. Try serving this tahdig alongside Persian chicken with spiced yoghurt

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There are quite a few stages to this Persian rice dish (Tahdig) but, trust us, the crisp buttery topping makes it utterly worth it. The rice is flavoured with pickled walnuts and sweet shallots and then topped with courgettes and feta. It really is a barbecue masterpiece. For a slightly easier version, check out these roasted aubergines with buttermilk dressing and jewelled Persian rice.

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Cooked in two stages, this herbed rice, or sabzi polo, is a constant at the Persian New Year table, where everyone fights over the crust of crisp rice called tahdig. You can use a food processor to chop the herbs if you like. It's key to do the herbs in batches (don't overfill the bowl of the processor), to pulse rather than run and to stop and scrape a few times for even chopping. Work until the pieces are nice and small, about an eighth of an inch or the size of a small sunflower seed, but…

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This Persian lentil rice called adas polo is a staple in our weekly meal plan. It's healthy, full of nutrients and can be vegetarian if needed. Lentils are a nutritious ingredient that are easy to work with and mixed with rice, they make a delicious, budget friendly dish that everyone loves! #Persianfood #adaspolo #lentilrice #lentils

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