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Medium 1 hr 53 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Tahchin Morgh
Saffron yogurt rice layers with chicken and bakes into a golden Persian rice cake with a crisp bottom crust.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~570 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 75 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 50 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) basmati rice
- 600 gr chicken breast
- 1 adet onion
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) turmeric
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) yogurt
- 3 adet egg
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) saffron
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) oil
- 40 gr butter
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) salt
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Barberries
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and soak it in salt water for 1 hour.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Soften the onion in oil, add chicken, turmeric, salt and 1 cup water.
- 3
Cook the chicken for 30 minutes, shred it and separate the water.
30 min30:00 - 4
Boil the rice in boiling water for 6 minutes and drain.
6 min06:00 - 5
Mix yogurt, egg, saffron and oil.
- 6
Add half of the rice to the yogurt mixture and press it into the oiled baking dish.
- 7
Fold in the chicken and remaining rice, add butter, bake in the oven at 190°C for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00
💡 Tip: Boiling the rice fresh allows it to form a crust without becoming mushy in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve sliced with barberries, yogurt and green salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~570
kcal calories
31
g protein
68
g carbs
19
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 48%Fat 30%
GI 6 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
2.4g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
140.2mg
Sodium
6.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tahchin Morgh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tahchin Morgh take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 170 minutes in total.Is Tahchin Morgh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tahchin Morgh have?
Approximately 570 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 68g, fat: 19g.Which allergens does Tahchin Morgh contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tahchin Morgh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tahchin Morgh need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Tahchin Morgh filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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