Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)

Time

Prep 180 min · Cook 45 min · 225 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   For best results, soak the rice for a few hours in hot water and some salt before cooking.

2. 2

   Peel the potatoes and slice them in a round shape. You could use the potatoes unpeeled as well since they add lots of fiber to your diet.

3. 3

   In a medium size pot, half-way filled with water, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice (and the water it was soaking in), and let it cook for a few minutes until it starts boiling.

4. 4

   Occasionally pick a few of the rice grains with a spoon and chew on them to see if they have softened.

5. 5

   When the rice is half-crunchy half-soft, take it out and drain it in a kitchen strainer. Run tap water on top of it to wash out some of the salt.

6. 6

   Pour the oil in the pot, add 4 oz of water. 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.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Spread a little water on top and close the lid. Let it cook for a couple of minutes on high heat.

9. 9

   When the rice starts to steam, change the setting to medium heat and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

   15 min
10. 10

    Then turn the heat to medium-low, sprinkle some cooking oil to stop it from drying, and let it cook for another 10 minutes.

    10 min
11. 11

    Most likely by this time the smell of the potatoes has filled the kitchen, and the dish is ready to eat.

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