Persian Tahchin
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Tahchin is a delicious and aromatic Persian rice dish made with saffron. This Persian Saffron Rice Cake includes a layer of shredded chicken and topped with barberries, pistachios and almond slivers.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED: Basmati Rice Yogurt Eggs Saffron Butter Barberries Pistachios Almond Slivers Sugar Salt and Pepper
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Crush saffron then add hot water. Let it steep like tea and set aside.
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Season chicken then brown both sides.
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Add lemon juice, lower temperature and simmer until cooked through.
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Shred chicken and mix in a little saffron water.
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Parboil rice until cooked halfway then drain well.
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Whisk together egg yolks and yogurt.
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Whisk in remaining saffron water until mixture is golden yellow in color.
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Add drained rice and mix until no white rice is visible.
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Spread half of rice mixture into a buttered dish.
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Add shredded chicken over the layer of golden rice.
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Cover shredded chicken with remaining rice mixture.
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Cover with foil then bake for 90 minutes.
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For detailed instructions click on the link below
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