Oct 13, 2020 · Tahdig, pronounced tah-deeg, literally means "bottom of the pot" in Persian. And it refers to a beautiful, pan-fried Persian rice that is fluffy and buttery on the inside with a perfectly golden crust, which is the layer at the bottom of the pot.

Aug 5, 2024 · Tahdig is a classic Persian rice dish. With a crispy, golden saffron crust and a mound of fluffy rice, this recipe is more than your average side dish.

Oct 2, 2023 · In Persian cuisine, tahdig is a crispy layer of rice that's used as a component in many dishes. Follow these tips for making your own fluffy and crispy tahdig at home.

Feb 20, 2025 · Tahdig, the most coveted treat at a Persian meal—at times referred to as the jewel or the holy grail of Persian cooking, or the pièce de résistance of the Persian cook—is that delicious, buttery, golden, crunchy, round layer formed at the bottom of a pot of rice.

Mar 3, 2022 · Tahdig (ته‌دیگ), a very easy recipe for crispy saffron rice from Iran, is traditionally served as a main dish. You will only need rice, butter and a dose of saffron to make your homemade Tahdig.

Feb 4, 2023 · Learn how to make perfect Persian rice called Tah-dig with step by step instructions. Tahdig is a Persian rice dish with a crispy bottom and saffron and turmeric.

Feb 25, 2025 · Tahdig is more than just a dish — it’s an experience. With its vibrant golden color, crackling sound, and the rich, aromatic scent developed from slow cooking at the bottom of the pot, it’s a total feast for the senses.

Dec 25, 2024 · Rice—called polo in Farsi—is a staple side dish in Persian cuisine. It’s often prepared by steaming with oil or butter to create a crispy layer of rice on the bottom of the pot called tahdig (pronounced tah-deeg). Tah beans bottom and dig means pot in Farsi—it’s literally what happens at the bottom of the pot.

Feb 7, 2017 · TahDig is a crispy crust at the bottom of the rice, that can be a layer of thin Lavash bread (may substitute flour tortilla), or a mixture of rice, yogurt and saffron; yet another option is thin slices of peeled potatoes. TahDig turns a beautiful golden brown color and is …

Sep 12, 2023 · Literally meaning “bottom of the pot”, tahdig is the crispy layer that forms at the bottom of the pot when making Persian steamed rice known as chelow. Tahdig, pronounced tah-deeg comes in different forms including crispy rice (scorched rice) which I …