Tahchin - Aromatic Saffron Rice Cake With Caramelised Barberries

Tahchin is such a versatile Persian classic! It’s a rice dish, that can be prepared with chicken, meat, veggies or plain as a side dish. Tahchin-e Morgh has a crispy golden rice crust on the outside and juicy chicken in the centre, surrounded by fragrant saffron rice and sweet and sour barberries on top. Served with the flavourful juices of the chicken or meat and some creamy yoghurt, this makes for a delicious meal, that’s also a feast for the eyes.

This time I made Tahchin-e Morgh (with chicken filling) but you can use this recipe to make any type of Tahchin you like. Simply replace the chicken with lamb or veggies, if you prefer. If you go for chicken, I recommend chicken legs, because they are more juicy than breasts.

I show you how it’s made in my Classic Persian Cooking Course. This pre-recorded online course includes my recipe for Chicken Tahchin, as well as one with aubergine/eggplant filling. Among other popular Persian dishes, it is also included in my Classic Persian Recipes E-Book.

I also offer a Vegan Persian Cooking Course.

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