Persian Plateau & Isfahan
Iranian Rice with Potato Crust and Saffron
A Persian side dish of rice and potatoes, seasoned with saffron and simmered on the stove. Finish with butter.
1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Medium
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 50 min · 70 min total
- medium
- 1
Clean, wash, and soak rice for 30 minutes. Cook in a pan with 4 cups water. Boil on high heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Reduce heat, stir rice, and leave on low heat again for 5 minutes, then drain in a sieve. Mix saffron and warm water; set aside.
- 3
Peel potatoes and cut into thick round slices. Pour saffron in a pan. Add 2 tbsps. melted butter and potatoes, and mix very well.
- 4
Spread sliced potatoes in the bottom of the pan and spoon all rice over. Sprinkle with remaining butter.
- 5
Cover pan with aluminum foil and leave on very low fire until done. Transfer rice to a platter so that sliced potatoes are on top of rice.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



