Khoresh Hulu – Saffron Chicken and Peach Stew
Recipe and images courtesy of Omid Roustaei - The Caspian Chef
“ While everything about this dish appears striking and eye-catching, it is a relatively easy and simple Persian stew. This Khoresh is consumed...
Baghali Ghatogh – This Stew Proves You Need to Try Iranian Cooking
“It’s unfair how little presence Iranian food has in the restaurant world. A cuisine as sophisticated and influential deserves the spotlight, and food explorers should have the opportunity to try Persian flavors and ingredients...
Eggplant and or Zucchini with Mushrooms – Vegan Persian Dish
Recipe by KU
Watch the video presentation by Tania Lucely
What is Persian Food?
Iranian cuisine (Persian: آشپزی ایرانی āšpazi-e iranī) comprises the cooking traditions of Iran. The term Persian cuisine is used as well due to the fact that Iran is historically known as Persia in the West, even though ethnic Persians are only one of Iran's native ethnic groups...
Eshkeneh (Persian Onion and Potato Soup with Egg and Fenugreek)
By Ancient Girl Kitchen
Eshkeneh is an old, ancient recipe that dates back to Parthia, to around 250 BCE.
1 cube shape chopped potato
2 eggs
1 tbsp of wheat flour
1 large onion diced
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Paloudeh – Cantaloupe Smoothie
By The Caspain Chef - Omid Roustaei
INGREDIENTS
Rose syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup rose water
Paloudeh
1 small cantaloupe, chilled and grated (about 3 cups)
8 tablespoons rose syrup, adjust to your taste
ice cubes, as needed
Garnish
fresh mint leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
Rose Syrup
In a small saucepan...
Vaavishkaa (Spiced Beef with Eggs and Spring Onions)
https://youtu.be/yVIEORs21qo
This rustic Iranian dish from Gilan Province (Northern Iran) is perfectly served with rice or scooped up with a bit of flatbread for breakfast.
Vaavishkaa means “fried” in Gilaki.
Yasmin Khan, the author of The Saffron...
Ghambar Polo (Meatballs & Rice)
By Sonia Azimi
“I love a dish that has a history and a story. Ghambar Polo originated in Shiraz, Iran and it has been said it tastes so good, it takes your “Gham” (sadness in...
Celery Stew
By Yasmin Kavari
In this video, Mama and I make Khoresh Karafs (Celery Stew)
https://youtu.be/XsrZ4L_TjJ0
Ingredients:
8 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound stew beef, cut into 1.5 inch pieces
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