tachene morg

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25 Pinches
Moses Lake, WA
Updated on Aug 27, 2011

This is a Persian dish that is very popular in Iran.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 50 Min
method ---
yield about 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken
  • 10 - egg yolks
  • 4 1/2 cups greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 1 - medium sized chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 7 teaspoons salt
  • 1 stick butter
  • 17 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

How To Make tachene morg

  • Step 1
    First, boil the chicken, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, chopped onion, and 1 cup water until most of the water is absorbed.
  • Step 2
    Second, in a separate pot boil 10 cups water, 5 teaspoon salt, and basmati rice that has been soaked in 6 cups water for 8 hours and boil for 15 minutes. Before boiling strain the water the rice was soaking in. Then strain the rice after boiled.
  • Step 3
    Third, mix the egg yokes with Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and saffron in a bowl. Make sure to mix very well. Then add the rice and chicken mix you boiled. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Fourth, pour the mixture in an oven dish that has been greased with vegetable oil.
  • Step 5
    Fifth, cut up the stick of butter and place some all over.
  • Step 6
    Sixth, put aluminum foil over it.
  • Step 7
    Seventh, bake at a 375 degree temperature for 45 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Eighth, take the aluminum foil off and change the oven temperature to broil high and let it bake until golden.
  • Step 9
    Ninth, enjoy this delicious Persian dish.

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