Tahchin | Baked Persian Rice Recipe | Tahchin Morgh | Barberries Rice | Zereshk Polo chef kooroush

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric adds color but lacks saffron's unique flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas provide protein alternatives for vegetarians.

barberry

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried cranberries can mimic the tartness of barberries.

Start by making rice with barberries and roasted chicken.

Prepare the chicken using a sage d grill on the stove.

Remove the legs from the chicken for cooking.

Cook plain white rice with barberries and saffron.

For the rice cake, combine 6 egg yolks, 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt, and a small amount of salt.

Add 5-6 tablespoons of saffron to the rice mixture.

Use half-cooked rice that has already been boiled.

Prepare shredded chicken that has been boiled with salt, black pepper, turmeric, onions, and garlic.

Gather barberries and yogurt drink with ghee for topping the rice.

Cook potatoes until they get a little color before adding the rice on top.

Cover the rice to remove excess moisture and start cooking on high heat.

Once the rice starts steaming, lower the heat to the lowest setting.

Place a small piece of metal on top of the pot to prevent direct heat on the rice.

After 4-5 minutes, check the rice and lower the flame to the lowest possible setting.

For the chicken, season with turmeric, salt, pepper, garlic, diced tomatoes, and onions.

Add black pepper, turmeric, zest of one lemon, and juice of one lemon to the chicken.

Cook the chicken on low heat with the lid on for about 20 minutes.

After 20-25 minutes, check the chicken and rice.

Prepare zereshk (barberries) oil by combining 1 tablespoon sugar with barberries and saffron.

Saute the barberries for about 30 seconds, ensuring they do not burn.

Check the chicken and rice; add saffron to both if desired.

Serve the finished dish: barberry rice with rice cake, saffron, barberries, yogurt, and roasted chicken.

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