Tahchin

Tahchin is an Iranian dish made with a layer of rice, cinnamon and saffron. It is usually served with chicken or beef but can also be served with vegetables or eggplant. The Tahchin stick is topped with crusty, golden pieces of bread called Tahdig that have been browned in butter and oil at the bottom of the pot during cooking. This rice dish is especially popular in Iran during Nowruz (the Persian New Year). It is made from saffron and barberry, which give it its characteristic yellow color and acidic taste. The food itself is a clay pot that looks like an upside-down bowl with handles on each side.