How to Make Iranian Crispy Rice

Iranian / Persian Salad Shirazi

Crispy persian rice (tahdig) with spiced golden chickpeas.

Recipe Summary Iranian / Persian Salad Shirazi

An excellent light side salad to accompany a heavy Persian meal or any meal really. Sumac is the red bitter spice usually served for sprinkling on kebab. It's available at most Middle Eastern stores, but if you can't find it just leave it out. I like to dice the veggies very small about 1/4-inch. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Ingredients | Iranian Crispy Rice

4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 red onion, diced

2 small English cucumbers, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons olive oil

lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon dried mint

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon ground sumac

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, dill, sumac, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.