Potato tahdig

Can You Tahdig It? The very first time I tried tahdig, I fell in love with the crispy, saffron infused rice. I also learned that most everyone else loves it too. When you take the tahdig to the table, most of your guests will have already chosen where they want to (tah)dig in (get it?). …

People usually know tahdig as the layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot; however, potato tahdig may get you even more fans. Golden slices of potatoes that are crispy on one side and soft on the other side—what’s not to love about this unique Iranian recipe?

Rice Tahdig This unplanned post was brought about due to a reader's question regarding tahdig. She asks: "Is there something I can do to get a better crust?" Great question! I've been blogging about Iranian food for months now but it didn't occur to me to write about tahdig, the tastiest and most sought-after part of a rice dish. If only tahdig could speak it would probably be saying "I get no respect!." I feel I've neglected a precious and very important part of Persian cuisine. I write it…

Rice with Potato Tahdig is a traditional Persian recipe where fluffy grains of rice are encased in a crispy shell with fried potatoes.

Tahdig is a classic Persian rice dish. With a crispy, golden saffron crust and a mound of fluffy rice, this recipe is more than your average side dish.

ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 shallots, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric 10 cups of water 2 1/2 tbs kosher salt for the water 5 tbs unsalted butter 2 tbs avocado oil (or any neutral oil) 1 large pinch of saffron soake

Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig is an Iranian dish with perfectly steamed saffron rice and crispy fried potatoes.

Photographer: Armando Rafael. Food Stylist: Judy Haubert. Prop Stylist: Vanessa Vazquez.

This recipe is featured in our Recipe of the Day Newsletter. Sign up for it here to have our test kitchen-approved recipes delivered to your inbox! Get ready to have every other type of rice ruined for you. If you’re a stranger to the magical world of crispy Persian rice, or tahdig, let me tell you it’s a game changer. Literally translating to bottom of the pot, tahdig infuses long-grain rice with fragrant saffron and tons of butter to create a luxurious dish begging to be cracked. Given the…

INGREDIENTS 2.5 heaping cups basmati rice (I like Dunar brand which can be found at a persian market. if you don’t have access to rice from a persian market, Trader Joe’s has an Indian basmati rice which is pretty good) 3 T kosher salt ~5.5 cups well chopped herbs (I used 2 bunches of p