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Persian Saffron Rice (Tachin)

Time
1 hr 20 min
Makes
9
Ingredients
12

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Ingredients

Servings
9 servings
Amounts
  • 2 cups / 360g basmati rice, uncooked ((Note 1))
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 3 litres / 3 quarts water
  • 1/2 cup dried barberries ((Note 2))
  • 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp rose water ((optional))
  • 1 tsp saffron threads ((Note 3))
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup / 250 g plain yogurt ((I use Farmers Union Greek Yogurt))
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml oil (, neutral (or butter!))
  • 3 egg yolks ((Note 4 for using leftover whites))
  • 3/4 tsp salt
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Nutrition · per serving

Calories
360 kcal
Fat
18 g
Sugar
1 g
Sodium
991 mg
Protein
5 g
Cholesterol
75 mg
Carbohydrate
42 g
Saturated fat
3 g

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