Persischer Reis mit knuspriger Kruste (Tahdig)

Den Reis 1 Stunde in heißem Wasser einweichen und anschließend gründlich abspülen, um überschüssige Stärke zu entfernen.

In a pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil; add 2 tsp salt. Add the rice and boil for about 10 minutes; drain

Soak 2 pinches of saffron in 1.5 cup of warm water. For the sauce, melt 3 tbsp butter and add 1/2 cup of the saffron water. Add 1 tbsp butter to the cooking pot.

Transfer the boiled rice to a large bowl. Whisk 1 cup strained yogurt and mix with 1 cup of the rice. Spread this yogurt mixture in a thin layer at the bottom of the pot. Add the rest of the rice on top, cover the lid, and let it steam.

Heat the saffron sauce until it begins to boil; add 1/2 cup of saffron water.

Nach Belieben garnieren und servieren.