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Tahchin (Saffron Rice Cake with Chicken)
Tahchin (Saffron Rice Cake with Chicken) reads richness 6.4, fruity 4.5 and umami 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian main, about 2 hr 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.4 · Fruity 4.5 · Umami 3.9 · Funk & Ferment 3.8 · Salinity 3.6 · Sweetness 3.6 · Sourness 3.4 · Floral 2.4 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Heat 1.0 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup barberries
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 2 hr 40 min (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 190 kcal, 12.9 g protein, 7.1 g fat, 18.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Marinate chicken in saffron, yogurt, and spices then cook until tender.
- Mix par-boiled rice with yogurt, egg, and saffron.
- Layer the rice mixture, cooked chicken, and more rice in a buttered heavy pot, and bake or cook on the stovetop until a firm golden crust forms on the bottom.
- Invert onto a platter and garnish with barberries.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.