Aromatic Basmati Rice with Tadig

Name: Aromatic Persian Rice with Tadig
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Middle eastern
Ingredients: 1 Small yellow onion; diced; 1 1/2 Tablespoons of ghee; 1-2 Cloves of garlic; minced; 1 Tablespoon Shiraz spice blend; 1 1/2 Cups of basmati rice; washed and rinsed; 2 1/4 Cups filtered water; 1 Tablespoon of salt; Optional: 2 Tablespoon of bloomed saffron; Optional topping: A handful of barberries and cashews, and a dash of sugar; Optional garnish: 2 Tablespoons of parsley; chopped

by Java Hemmat July 13, 2022

Fluffy aromatic basmati Persian rice with crunchy tadig is a sacred recipe that is enjoyed on a weeknight family dinner and ceremonious on many special occasions. Intention, mindfulness, and time are elements to make a perfectly golden and crispy tadig. As a curious recipe developer, I'm always looking for ways to transform traditional recipes into modern concept so everyone can easily cook and enjoy. This is the only recipe that makes me gasp every time I flip the tadig, Hope it wows you too!

Aromatic Persian Rice with Tadig

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Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Author:

Java Hemmat

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Ingredients

1 Small yellow onion; diced
1 1/2 Tablespoons of ghee
1-2 Cloves of garlic; minced
1 Tablespoon Shiraz spice blend
1 1/2 Cups of basmati rice; washed and rinsed
2 1/4 Cups filtered water
1 Tablespoon of salt
Optional: 2 Tablespoon of bloomed saffron
Optional topping: A handful of barberries and cashews, and a dash of sugar
Optional garnish: 2 Tablespoons of parsley; chopped

Directions

In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt ghee, and sauté onion and garlic. Add Shiraz Spice blend and bloom for 10 seconds.
Gentle add rinsed basmati rice, incorporate with the onion and spice mixture, sprinkle salt, pour in water, and saffron.
Cover with lid and cook for 25-30 minutes.
In the meantime, add 1/2 Tablespoon of ghee to a skillet, sauté barberries, cashews, and sugar for couple of minutes.
Open saucepan lid, secure a serving plate on the pan, and flip in one motion to serve the rice and tadig together.
If you wish, you can gently separate the tadig from the rice and rice with barberries, cashews, and garnish with parsley.

Recipe Note

1- You can find barberries in Middle Eastern stores

2- To bloom saffron, add couple of ice cubes to a glass, and add crushed saffron for 20-30 minutes