Basmati Rice With Potato Crust
Delicious with recipe#254525. Persian like i believe though this was inspired by a modification of recipe#233347 which i don't believe is actually iraqi.
Steps
Rinse then soak rice for 10 minutes to 30 depending on quality.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the drained soaked rice and cook for 1 minute.
Bring water and stock if using to a boil add sea salt to taste add rice , bring back to a boil and boil exactly 8 minutes , drain.
Melt 1 / 4 cup butter and toss in the sliced potatoes and sea salt to taste.
In a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting cover , and low rim , arrange the potato slices , overlapping in 2 layers covering the bottom of the pot.
Sprinkle with the garlic.
Evenly spoon the half-cooked rice on top of the potatoes and garlic , and spoon the remaining melted butter over the rice.
Cover the pot and cook over medium low heat or to brown potatoes slightly , then turn heat down and cook for 40 minutes , or until the rice is tender.
Removing properly can come with practice but it helps to dip the pot in cold water for 30 seconds making sure not to get water in the pot ! then flip .
Ingredients
butter, basmati rice, water, sea salt, potatoes, garlic clove