Saffron Rice Cake (Tahchin)

Saffron Rice Cake (Tahchin)

chopped.com

Golden, crackly-crusted rice cake layered with saffron yogurt chicken for a dramatic centerpiece.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups basmati rice
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, ground
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup barberries
  • 2 tablespoons slivered pistachios

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