Spice and Recipe S2E6 | Barberry and Tachin (Persian Saffron Rice) | Iran

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

barberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries or raisins can substitute for sweetness.

Introduce the dish Tachin and ingredients needed.

Prepare saffron by grinding it with a mortar and pestle, then adding boiling water to it.

Use 2 cups of basmati rice, rinse it, and soak it in water.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of yogurt with 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the saffron mixture.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture.

Combine the yogurt mixture with the soaked rice until well blended.

Grease a baking dish with olive oil and layer the rice mixture in it.

Cook the chicken in a separate pan until browned, then add it to the rice mixture.

Cover and bake the dish until cooked through and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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