Tahdig

Tahdig is one of the main pieces of Iranian food that I don't think there is anywhere else in the world.

It is said that people could not wash dishes and pot well in ancient times so, they used to put a loaf of bread on the bottom of the pot, which did not stick food on it. It is interesting to know that Tahdig means bottom of the pot.
It is also said that the Tahdig was the food of servants and crew in the old days. But because of the taste of Tahdig, it was gradually added to Iranian tableware.

It can be said that the Tahdig is served as a part of food. This part is very crunchy and greasy so be careful about your diet!
Tahdig has different types and is cooked in different ways. Some famous types of Tahdig as follows:

Bread Tahdig (The most popular), Potato Tahdig, and yogurt and egg Tahdig and so on.

• Recipe of Bread Tahdig
  Follow the steps below to cook Tahdig:
   
  • First step: First, you should put the rice in water and salt and let it stand for 3 to 4 hours
  • Second step: Pour water into a pot and let it boil. Then pour the rice into the pot and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Third step: When the rice is parboiled, we rinse it.
  • Fourth step: Pour a little oil into the pot, put loaves of bread, and pour the rice.
  • Last step: cover the pot and let to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    Most Tahdigs are cooked this way.