Name: Persian Saffron Rice (Tachin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 9 - 12 people
Ingredients: 2 cups / 360g basmati rice ((Note 1)); 1 tbsp salt; 3 litres / 3 quarts water; 1/2 cup dried barberries ((Note 2)); 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tsp rose water ((optional)); 1 tsp saffron threads ((Note 3)); 2 tbsp warm water; 1 cup / 250 g plain yogurt ((I use Farmers Union Greek Yogurt)); 1/2 cup / 125 ml oil (, neutral (or butter!)); 3 egg yolks; 3/4 tsp salt