Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

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Potatoes are cooked at the bottom of the rice in this traditional Persian rice dish.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups basmati rice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

  • 1 potato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Directions

  1. Rinse and drain rice 2 times.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice and salt; cook for 6 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse rice and drain again.

  3. Put oil in the bottom of the pot and place potato slices in a single layer over top. Pour cooked rice on top of potato slices, cover, and cook over low heat until rice and potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. Invert carefully onto a serving plate so sliced potatoes are on top of rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
5g Fat
55g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 390mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.