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Chelow
Chelow is the foundational Iranian steamed white rice preparation. The raw rice is first parboiled, drained, and then steamed in a pot coated with oil or butter. This specific cooking method produces separate, fluffy grains and yields a golden, crispy crust at the bottom of the pot known as tahdig. Chelow serves as the standard accompaniment to Persian stews, grilled meats, and kebabs.
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Tahdig
Tahdig (Persian: ته دیگ, meaning 'bottom of the pot') is a Persian rice dish consisting of the crispy, golden-brown crust that forms at the bottom of the pot during the cooking of rice. To prepare it, parboiled basmati rice is layered over a base of oil, butter, or yogurt and cooked over low heat so that the bottom layer fries and crisps while the rest steams above. Variations include adding thin...
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