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Potato Tahdig (Crispy Potato Cake)


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Potato Tahdig (Crispy Potato Cake)Tahdig is a traditional savoury Persian treat. What started as the crispy crust that got stuck to the bottom of your pan has rapidly become the most sought-after part of the meal. I like to eat it with stews. I learned how to make it from my mother, who learned how to make it from her mother in law, who was an amazing cook, God rest her soul. :)

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Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Source: Family recipe and method

Ingredients:

Steps:

  1. Slice potatoes, about 3mm thick.
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  3. Add oil to cold pan. Arrange carrots and parsley.
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  5. Add sliced potatoes, slightly overlapping, in a circular way, spiraling around the pan then stacking up evenly.
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  7. Add 3 tablespoons of water to pan, turn on heat to medium. Cover with lid, and cook about 5 minutes or until it starts to steam.
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  9. When you see the steam, add a paper towel between the pan and the lid in order to catch the steam. Reduce heat to low, cook about 20-25 minutes.
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  11. Do a taste/texture check to see if the potatoes on the top are cooked. When they are, raise the heat to medium for 1 minute to make the bottom super crunchy. Remove from heat. Put the lidded pan on a cold wet towel. This helps release tahdig nicely from the bottom of the pan. The same way you would flip a cake, put a plate over the pan and flip over quickly. Enjoy your yummy and pretty potato creation!
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  13. *You could also add parboiled rice to a thin layer of potato from the beginning to make more of a rice cake.

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts
January 28, 20160 found this helpful

This looks delicious. I'm going to try it. Thanks for posting

 

Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
January 28, 20160 found this helpful

You're welcome, Judy. I hope you enjoy it!

 

Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts
January 30, 20160 found this helpful

I made this. It tasted great but a lot of the tahdig stuck to the bottom of the pan. The crunchy part is the best! What did I do wrong?

 

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January 30, 20160 found this helpful

I'm so happy you tried it, Judy! I think my first 2 times, some of it got stuck, too. Lots of things can help (and I should have added these in the main bit, had I thought of it then)--- It does work best with nonstick pans but you can also line the bottom of your pan with aluminum foil before adding all the oil and ingredients. Sometimes a touch more of oil does the trick.

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Don't skip the cold wet towel part, but you can also submerge the bottom of the pan in cold water. I think my mum said her best trick is its best when it goes from super hot off the pan to super cold towel/water. I hope that helps! It's such a payoff when it comes off in one perfect crispy cake!

 

Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts
January 31, 20160 found this helpful

Thanks for the quick reply. I do have a nonstick pan and will try that. My husband loved it so much.

 

Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
January 31, 20160 found this helpful

This makes me soooo happy! :)

 

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January 30, 20161 found this helpful

When mum makes her tahdig, its extra perfect and extra crispy. We call it an art! It is worth the flight over. :)

 
 
Anonymous
January 31, 20160 found this helpful

OMG the paper towel trick!!!!! my mom always made fried potatoes with onions and i could never get them brown! love thaqt tip thanks!

 

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February 2, 20160 found this helpful

Looks delicious! I love the beautiful way that it has been served! I am one of those that "eat" with my eyes first!

 

Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
February 3, 20160 found this helpful

Oh, me too, Benetta! I do appreciate a pretty plate! :)

 

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