Iranian-style rice with saffron, pistachios and cranberries

Iranian-style rice with saffron, pistachios and cranberries

Difficulty level: easy

Preparation time 25

Cooking time 1 10

Servings people

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This crispy baked rice dish is called “tachin” in Iran. Traditionally sprinkled with barberries, here I used cranberries, very similar in flavor and easier to find. The saffron delicately flavors and colors the rice a bright yellow, while the pistachios add a crunchy touch.

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