Persian Saffron Rice Recipes

Persian Saffron Rice (Tachin) RecipeTin Eats

WEBOct 1, 2018 · Preheat oven to 200C/390F (standard) or 180C/350F (fan). Lightly grease a glass pie dish with oil. Ground saffron into …

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1. Bring water to the boil in a large pot. Add salt and rice. Bring back up to the boil then cook for 5 minutes. Drain and leave to steam dry for 5 minutes.
2. Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add barberries and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes until they plump up (see video!).
3. Preheat oven to 200C/390F (standard) or 180C/350F (fan).

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Persian Rice with Saffron and Asparagus Holy Cow …

WEBApr 3, 2019 · Over the rice, sprinkle the remaining half of the saffron milk and then proceed to layer with the remaining tomato-asparagus mixture. …

1. Drain the rice and place it in a microwave-safe bowl with the bay leaves and salt to taste. Add 2 cups of water and microwave 10 minutes or until the rice is mostly but not fully cooked. You can also do this on the stovetop. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt and bay leaves and add the drained rice. Cook about 7-8 minutes until rice reaches the right level of doneness, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan with a tight lid. Add the onions and garlic with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper and sauce until the onions start to brown.
3. Add the tofu cubes, if using, and continue to cook, turning the pieces of tofu over carefully every couple of minutes so they brown slightly without breaking. Add the asparagus along with the turmeric, cayenne, ground cinnamon and more salt if needed. Continue to cook a couple of minutes, then add in the tomatoes and lemon.
4. Cover and cook 10 minutes, then remove everything to a bowl.

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