tachene morg

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Farzaneh Shateri
Moses Lake, WA

This is a Persian dish that is very popular in Iran.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For tachene morg

  • 3 c
    uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 1/2 lb
    chicken
  • 10
    egg yolks
  • 4 1/2 c
    greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp
    saffron
  • 1
    medium sized chopped onion
  • 2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 7 tsp
    salt
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 17 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    turmeric
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make tachene morg

  • 1
    First, boil the chicken, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, chopped onion, and 1 cup water until most of the water is absorbed.
  • 2
    Second, in a separate pot boil 10 cups water, 5 teaspoon salt, and basmati rice that has been soaked in 6 cups water for 8 hours and boil for 15 minutes. Before boiling strain the water the rice was soaking in. Then strain the rice after boiled.
  • 3
    Third, mix the egg yokes with Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and saffron in a bowl. Make sure to mix very well. Then add the rice and chicken mix you boiled. Mix well.
  • 4
    Fourth, pour the mixture in an oven dish that has been greased with vegetable oil.
  • 5
    Fifth, cut up the stick of butter and place some all over.
  • 6
    Sixth, put aluminum foil over it.
  • 7
    Seventh, bake at a 375 degree temperature for 45 minutes.
  • 8
    Eighth, take the aluminum foil off and change the oven temperature to broil high and let it bake until golden.
  • 9
    Ninth, enjoy this delicious Persian dish.

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