Ingredients
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Directions
Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes),This is my daughter Nomi’s all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we’re over at their house for a meal. I figured I was going to have to learn to make this myself, since Nomi just adores this rice and asks for it every time. It’s a little complicated, but gets easier each time you make it (says Debbie). Well worth the effort, I’m a big fan of this rice myself, and EVERYONE always fights over the crust! Prep time includes soaking.,Having an Iranian husband I make this a lot. I’m not crazy about the regular tadiq (with just plain rice) but this one I enjoy myself too. When it’s ready, I sprinkle some saffron mixed with hot boiling water and the color contrast is amazing.,I am so glad to have found this recipe. I saw this done on Martha Stewart’s TV show by her Persian friend. It is a bit complicated but so worth it when you taste the results. I add turmeric to the potatoes so they turn bright yellow and crusty brown! Serve it with a Persian meat stew it’s awesome!!!!
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Steps
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For Best Results, Soak the Rice For a Few Hours in Hot Water and Some Salt Before Cooking. |
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2
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Peel the Potatoes and Slice Them in a Round Shape. |
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You Could Use the Potatoes Unpeeled as Well Since They Add Lots of Fiber to Your Diet (i Don't Do This, I Have Picky Kids). |
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in a Medium Size Pot, Half-Way Filled With Water, Bring the Water to a Boil. |
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Add the Rice (and the Water It Was Soaking In), and Let It Cook For a Few Minutes Until It Starts Boiling. |
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Occasionally Pick a Few of the Rice Grains With a Spoon and Chew on Them to See If They Have Softened. |
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When the Rice Is Half-Crunchy Half-Soft, Take It Out and Drain It in a Kitchen Strainer. |
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Run Tap Water on Top of It to Wash Out Some of the Salt. |
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Pour the Oil in the Pot, Add 4 Oz of Water. |
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Lay the Potatoes in the Bottom of the Pot, Add a Bit of Salt, Then Pile Up the Rice Loosely in the Shape of a Mountain, on Top of the Potatoes. |
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With the Back of a Spoon, Make Five Holes, One in the Center and Four Around It So That the Rice Can Breath in the Cooking Process. |
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Spread a Little Water on Top and Close the Lid. |
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13
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Let It Cook For a Couple of Minutes on High Heat. |
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When the Rice Starts to Steam, Change the Setting to Medium Heat and Let It Cook For About 15 Minutes. |
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15
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Then Turn the Heat to Medium-Low, Sprinkle Some Cooking Oil to Stop It from Drying, and Let It Cook For Another 10 Minutes. |
