Persian Fish with Saffron and Herbed Tahdig | Saveur

Ingredients

• Pinch of saffron
• 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup finely chopped scallions
• 5 medium garlic cloves, minced
• ¹⁄₂ cup canola oil, divided
• 1 tbsp. butter, unsalted
• 2 large pitas, sliced crosswise into strips
• Kosher salt
• 2 lb. cod fillet, cut in 6 oz. portions
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup canola oil
• 1 medium bitter orange, sliced into wedges
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper