In this episode of Around the World in 80 Dishes, we're exploring the intricate cuisine of Iran with an opulent layered rice dish called Polow. This Persian rice—Iran was called Persia until 1935—is flavored with pistachios, dill, and saffron, and is cooked with butter and yogurt on the bottom of the pan so that a delicious golden crust called the tah-dig forms. Watch the videos, try the recipe, and then come back here to comment.