Persian Cooking

You may ask yourself: what kind of food do they eat in Iran? You may also have heard from those traveled to Iran that there are a great variety of Persian food. And when you travel to Iran, you will not know what to choose for a meal in Iran exactly. But why is the scope of native Persian food s so wide? If you take a look at Iran’s map and also the history of Iran, you will find the answer. As the center of the Ancient Persian Empire, Iran neighbors different countries such as the former Soveit Union countries, Afqanistan, Turkey and the Arab states. So it has different dishes consisting of ingredients from around the world added to its own native ones. Many coveted ingredients are actually native to Iran, such as saffron, pistachios, mint, almond, oranges, walnuts, pomegranates and grapes. Since Iran has a climate with four distinct seasons, you will find different types of foods which just grow in special regions in Iran. Here, in this article, you will read about 10 essential I...

If we have chopped and fresh vegetables, cooking Kookoo Sabzi is one of the easiest recipes of  Persian food . For adding flavor in this meal, barberry and walnut is being usually used. Kookoo Sabzi is also suitable for travel and school recess times. The ingredients of kuku sabzi are very simple and accessible, but the amount of use is very important and determines the flavor and smell of the food. The type and amount of used vegetable can be very different in different recipes and indeed it depends on your taste. In this article, you will read the preparation recipe of kookoo sabzi . INGREDIENTS 2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 cups chopped chives (Iranian tareh) 1 cup chopped fresh dill 1 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons barberries (zereshk), rinsed 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 6 large eggs 1/3 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon baking powder(optional) Vegetable oil or olive oil INSTRUCTION...

Back to my brand new salad recipe! It’s the kind of salad I can never get enough of! Fresh and vibrantly colored! Eating it, makes me feel healthy and fresh. The dressing is so light and simple, with just a few ingredients. Fresh lime juice and a splash of oil. A pinch of salt and black pepper finish it off perfectly. Shirazi salad (in Persian salad shirazi ) is a popular and traditional Iranian salad. This salad originated from Shiraz city. Salad shirazi is made up of cucumber, tomato, onion and Persian garnish. Ingredients 3 small Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, unpeeled 3 ripe, firm Roma tomatoes ¼ medium red onion Dressing ⅓ tablespoon kosher salt ¼ tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper 3 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice (about one medium lime) 2 tablespoon olive oil Salad shirazi recipe Instructions Step 1 Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion into small cubes. Add to a medium bowl. Step 2 In a small bowl use a whisk to c...

Gheimeh is one of the best Persian foods that has many fans. There are some tips and tricks in cooking gheymeh , which if you follow them, your food will be very tasty and delicious. The recipe of this food requires observing points and details that will increase the quality of the stew. In the process of cooking this stew, it’s very common that the split peas stay raw or sometimes it’s over-cooked. Ingredients 6 tablespoons oil 1 large onion diced 680 g good quality meat, cut into small cubes 2 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric pinch of saffron ½ cup fresh lime juice or 5 to 6 dried lime (limoo amani in Persian) pierced with a fork 3 cups water ¾ cup yellow split peas, picked over, rinsed and drained 2 cups water for yellow split peas ½ cup oil for frying the potatoes 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into matchsticks khoresht Gheimeh Instructions Step 1 Heat 6 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick medium s...

Kotlet is great for lunch or dinner with some garnish and a fresh salad. Meat meals fans are going to love them for sure! Though it may seem complicated, making these isn’t difficult at all. See, I know your whole family is going to love it. The number one reason I love Kotlet? It’s so easy to prepare ingredients and also I love crispy texture of it. Here’s kotlet recipe! Hope you make it and enjoy it. You can serve kotlet with a variety of raw and cooked vegetables such as broccoli or carrots and pickled cucumbers. You can also use yogurt and a variety of sauces. You can also serve french fries with cutlet, but it is not recommended because of high-calorie intake. Ingredients 300gr of minced meat 4 medium-sized potatoes 2 eggs 1 medium onion 100gr Bread crumbs Salt pepper turmeric Kotlet recipe Instructions Step 1  Grate onion into a bowl with a hand grater. Extract the juice out of the onion by squee...

Fesenjan or F esenjoon is a famous and classic Persian food . It is traditionally made with chicken. In Fesenjan stew chicken (sometimes tiny meatballs) is cooked with walnut and pomegranate paste and has a great taste. you can change this stew flavor with your taste by choosing some sugar. Are you ready for a delicious Fesenjan recipe ? Ingredients 450g ground meat (beef or lamb) 1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely ground 1 large onion, minced 1 cup pomegranate paste, plus more if needed 1/4 cup sugar, plus more if needed 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon saffron dissolved in 2-3 tablespoons hot water Salt and pepper to taste Oil Water Fesenjan recipe Instructions Step 1 In a heavy skillet, heat walnuts over medium heat for about a minute or two. Stirring frequently. Set aside. Step 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, turmeric, salt and pepper. Shape into small meatballs and set aside. Step 3 In a large pot, saute onions until golden brown in 3 ...