In Episode #11, co-hosts Bita and Beata do a deep dive into the world of tahdig - the crispy, crunchy, golden toasted bottom of the rice pot. They talk about the ingredients used, ways of presenting and serving it, plus their personal favorite versions.
3 Main types of Tahdig
Plain rice ...
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Traditional 2 kettle method - one with tea leaves, strong concentrated brew; ...
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