Tahdig Flip Challenge
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Prep time 1hr 15mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 6-8

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ingredients

  • 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, ground with a mortar and pestle
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and divided
  • 1/2 cup whole Greek yogurt
  • 1 Handsome Brook Farm Pasture-Raised Organic Egg
  • 1 small russet potato, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large bowl, cover rice with cold water and 1 tablespoon salt. Soak for 1 hour, then drain.

  • Step 2

    Combine boiling water and saffron in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon salt and 6 tablespoons melted butter.

  • Step 3

    In another bowl, whisk together yogurt and egg, then stir in half of saffron mixture. In yet another bowl, toss potato slices with 1 tablespoon saffron mixture to coat.

  • Step 4

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Boil rice until slightly tender but still not fully cooked, 5 minutes; drain.

  • Step 5

    Grease a 10-inch non-stick pot with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. To the yogurt mixture, gently stir in 3 cups boiled rice until coated. Line the bottom of pot with potato slices, then spread coated rice over potatoes and up 1-inch around sides. Top with remaining rice, then drizzle remaining saffron mixture on top.

  • Step 6

    Wrap a towel around pot lid and cover. Place over medium-high heat until you begin to hear rice sizzling, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes; remove from heat. Place a platter over pot and invert so crispy rice is on top, then serve.