HOW TO MAKE TACHIN (PERSIAN SAFFRON RICE)
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How to Make Tachin (Persian Saffron Rice) RawSpiceBar Spices Servings: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice 3 cups water 1 cup full fat yogurt 3 egg yolks 2 tsp salt RawSpiceBar’s Saffron Threads, soaked in 2 tbsp hot water Pomegranates, mint, or yogurt, for serving DIRECTIONS 1. Soak rice in 3 cups of water with a large pinch of salt (about 2 tsp). Let the rice soak overnight or a few hours. Strain and wash the rice a few times in cold water. Rinse until the rice water is clear. 2. Preheat oven to 350º F. Boil three cups of water and add rice. Once partially cooked (about 15-20 minutes), strain the liquid and wash with cold water. Then strain the water again. 3. Mix the yogurt and egg yolks together and add to the rice. Add saffron water to the rice and mix carefully. 4. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Lay down rice. 5. Bake in the oven until the rice turns a dark, golden brown, forming a nice a tahdig, about 30-45 minutes.
6. When cooked, allow it to settle and then use a large baking sheet to ip the tachin over, allowing it to come out (it should come out in one piece). Serve withmade with pomegranates, mint, or yogurt and enjoy!Â