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Baked Tahdig (Persian Rice Cake)

Persian-style baked basmati rice with a crispy top layer.

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servings: 6

total time: 1 hour 45 minutes

added on 10/11/2026

recipe by: Frankie

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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Stir together the uncooked rice, water, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low then simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the partially cooked rice to a large bowl and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
Stir the turmeric, yogurt, egg, and 2 TBSP of the olive oil in with the rice until well combined.
Brush the remaining 2 TBSP of olive oil into the bottom and sides of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Spread the rice mixture evenly into the baking dish then cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until the rice on the bottom is browned, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Take the rice out of the oven then remove the foil and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Place a large plate upside-down onto the baking dish then carefully flip it upside down onto the plate lifting off the pie plate.

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