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The ultimate mixed rice 🍚
رسپی فارسی در کامنت اول پین شده😊
Ingredients:
6 chicken pieces (a mix of drumsticks and thighs)
1 onion
2 cups water
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups fresh dill, finely chopped
3 cups basmati rice, soaked for 1 hour
1 cup cooked lentils (par-cooked)
8 cups water (for boiling the rice)
3 tbsp salt (for boiling the rice)
Brewed saffron
Turmeric
Black pepper
Pul Biber (Aleppo pepper)
Salt
Oil
Tortilla or pita bread for the tahdig

Instructions:
Add the chicken, onion, 2 cups water, and a little salt to a pot. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it.
Melt the butter in a skillet and add the tomato paste. Sauté until the paste darkens and becomes fragrant.
Add the shredded chicken and cook for a few minutes.
Season with turmeric, black pepper, Pul Biber, salt, and a little brewed saffron.
Add the fresh dill and sauté everything together until well combined and fragrant.
Bring 8 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of salt to a boil.
Add the soaked rice and the par-cooked lentils. Cook until the rice is parboiled, then drain.
Add a little oil and turmeric to the bottom of a pot. Arrange the tortilla or pita bread to create the tahdig.
Add a layer of rice, followed by a layer of the chicken and dill mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Drizzle brewed saffron over the top and add a few small pieces of butter.
Cover the pot and steam over low heat for about 50 minutes.
Serve with the crispy golden tahdig and enjoy.

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