Summary
Tahchin (Persian: ته چین ) is an Iranian rice dish primarily consisting of rice, yogurt, saffron, eggs and finally barberries (Persian: زرشک, romanized: zereshk) are sprinkled on top.[1] Some versions of the dish are more elaborate, folding in chicken fillets, vegetables, fish, or red meat.[2]
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| Alternative names | Tahcheen, tah-chin |
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| Type | Rice dish |
| Place of origin |  Iran (Persia) |
| Region or state | Semnan, Tehran, Fars |
| Main ingredients | Rice, chicken fillet, yogurt, saffron, egg |
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About edit
Tachin translates from Persian as “arranged on the bottom”.[3] Tahchin is composed of two different parts: the thin part which includes the chicken fillets, saffron, and other ingredients at the bottom of the cooking pot, and the second part which is white rice. In restaurants, tahchin is mostly prepared and served without white rice.
Types edit
Tahchin can be cooked in various ways such as:
- Chicken Tahchin (Persian: تهچین با مرغ, romanized: Tachin Ba Morgh)[4]
- Meat Tahchin (often lamb or beef)[4]
- Meat and eggplant Tahchin[2]
- Eggplant Tahchin (Persian: تهچین بادمجان)[5]
- Spinach Tahchin (Persian: تهچین اسفناج)[6]
Tahchin is usually cooked either in a dutch oven style pot, or a glass baking dish and can be cooked either in the oven or on the stove.
References edit
- ^ Karizaki, Vahid Mohammadpour (2016-06-01). "Ethnic and traditional Iranian rice-based foods". Journal of Ethnic Foods. 3 (2): 124–134. doi:10.1016/j.jef.2016.05.002. ISSN 2352-6181.
- ^ a b "Meat and eggplant Tah-chin (a mix of meat and eggplant and cooked rice) by masoume". Yummology. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ "Tachin Ba Morgh (Saffron Yogurt "Cake" With Chicken)". Epicurious. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b Park, Jenny (2020-04-16). "Spiced Chicken Topped Tahchin". Spoon Fork Bacon. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ "Eggplant Tachin". Jewish Food Society. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Republic, Food (2014-10-20). "Tahchin Time: Persian Spinach Upside-Down Rice Recipe". Food Republic. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
External links edit
- How to cook Persian Tah-Chin