Tahchin facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Tahcheen, tah-chin |
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| Type | Rice dish |
| Place of origin |  Iran (Persia) |
| Region or state | Semnan, Tehran, Fars and Kermanshah |
| Main ingredients | Rice, chicken fillet, yogurt, saffron, egg |
Tahchin (Persian: ته چین) is a super yummy Iranian rice dish. It's mostly made with rice, creamy yogurt, special saffron, and eggs. Often, tiny red barberries are sprinkled on top for a little tartness! Sometimes, people add other tasty things like chicken pieces, veggies, fish, or even red meat. You can also find Tahchin made with walnuts and pomegranate for a different flavor.
This dish has two main parts. The bottom part is called tahdig. It's a crispy, golden layer that usually has the chicken, saffron, and other ingredients mixed in. The top part is fluffy white rice. In many restaurants, you'll often get Tahchin without the plain white rice, so you can enjoy all that crispy goodness!
Different Kinds of Tahchin
Tahchin can be made in lots of exciting ways, depending on what you like to eat! Here are some popular types:
The crispy bottom part of Tahchin can be cooked in an oven or right on a gas stove. When you're ready to serve it, adding a little melted butter to the bottom makes it even more delicious and helps it come out perfectly!
See also
In Spanish: Tahchin para niños
