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Tah Cheen

Tah Cheen

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Tah Cheen, also known as Persian rice chicken, is a delicious dish made with chicken, basmati rice, spices, and yogurt. The chicken meat is marinated with turmeric and then cooked together with saffron-flavored rice. The result is a richly flavored and spiced dish, with a characteristic crispy layer of rice on top. Perfect to serve as a main course at a special dinner or to celebrate a special occasion.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 60 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Iran

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Chicken meat500g
  • Turmeric1pinch
  • Basmati rice300g
  • Yogurt200g
  • Saffron
    Saffronto taste
  • Onion
    Onion1
  • Egg yolks2
  • Olive Oil
    Olive oilto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Purchasable products

  • Pure saffron in stigmas 0.5g

    Pure saffron in stigmas 0.5g

    1 product
    £ 17.23
  • Red Onion Food Powder 30g

    Red Onion Food Powder 30g

    1 product
    £ 13.05
  • Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

    Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

    1 product
    £ 19.23

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 21

    Chop the onions and fry in oil until they are slightly golden, then add a pinch of turmeric

  2. STEP 2 OF 21

    Fry the chicken in the onions until it changes color

  3. STEP 3 OF 21

    Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil

  4. STEP 4 OF 21

    Simmer on low heat until the chicken is cooked

  5. STEP 5 OF 21

    While the chicken is cooking, beat the yogurt until smooth

  6. STEP 6 OF 21

    Dissolve the saffron in half a glass of hot water

  7. STEP 7 OF 21

    Add the saffron, salt, pepper, and egg yolks to the yogurt and mix very well

  8. STEP 8 OF 21

    Wash the rice in warm water, pour the water into a large pot, and bring to a boil

  9. STEP 9 OF 21

    Cook the rice until al dente

  10. STEP 10 OF 21

    Pour and spread a few tablespoons of oil and yogurt mix in a non-stick cake pan

  11. STEP 11 OF 21

    Add a thin layer of rice and flatten with the back of a spoon

  12. STEP 12 OF 21

    Add a layer of chicken on top followed by another layer of rice

  13. STEP 13 OF 21

    Again, flatten the rice

  14. STEP 14 OF 21

    Then pour and spread several tablespoons of the yogurt mix over the rice

  15. STEP 15 OF 21

    Continue this way until the chicken, rice, and yogurt mix are used up

  16. STEP 16 OF 21

    Drizzle a little oil on top

  17. STEP 17 OF 21

    Cover and bake in the oven for about 60 minutes on medium heat until it is well golden and crispy

  18. STEP 18 OF 21

    Once cooked, remove the cover and let cool for a few minutes

  19. STEP 19 OF 21

    Place an inverted plate on the cake pan and flip it over

  20. STEP 20 OF 21

    Tap the pot to loosen the contents inside

  21. STEP 21 OF 21

    The contents should fall onto the plate in one piece

Suggestions

  • Non-stick pan

  • Bowl

  • Pot

  • Wooden spoon

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

More information

Tah Cheen is a typical dish of Persian cuisine

Origin

Iran

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)129.97
Carbohydrates (g)8.08
of which Sugars (g)1.45
Fat (g)6.43
of which Saturates (g)2.16
Protein (g)10.42
Fiber (g)0.34
Sale (g)0.04
  • Proteins
    10.42g·41%
  • Carbohydrates
    8.08g·32%
  • Fats
    6.43g·25%
  • Fibers
    0.34g·1%