Recipe: Make Persian Crispy Rice, Tahdig Easily At Home In No Time

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Tahdig

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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This crispy rice is most popular in persian cuisine.

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