Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

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
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 potato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Directions

Step 1
Rinse and drain rice 2 times.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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 Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Sodium390mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate55g 20%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars0g
Protein5g
Vitamin C7mg 36%
Calcium9mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium150mg 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.

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