#dried barberries

[morethansalad]

Baked Jerusalem Artichokes (Vegan)

in almond cream, citrus lemon, shallot, garlic, lemony tarragon and sour barberries.

[mazovshanka]

First snow is here. I don't have photos though, I have no time for taking photos and doing anything creative. All I've accomplished recently is a draft of the ending of my story "Tears of the Golden Moon". Yay, it will be full of action and plot twists. OK, so I have the beginning and the ending, but I still lack the middle part. C'est la vie...

PS The photos above were taken few years ago.

[scleroticstatue]

Could I get some fruit knowledge (I don’t mind which kind)

This is a barberry bush

It's called that because it's got these wicked thorns

They can easily get an inch and a half long. Because of that, they're sold in garden centers as "security plants" to put under your windows and stop people getting in, as well as fall color. But! They also have

Oodles of berries!

Nowadays, most people leave them for the birds because those wicked thorns are hard to pick around if you like your blood to stay inside your body, but historically, they were an important source of fresh fruit throughout winter, especially in cold climates. They're still used in Persian cuisine, where they're dried (you can find them as zeresh if you're looking for a bag to taste). They taste like if a cranberry and a lemon had a baby.

The reason we no longer use them anymore is because rich people preferred exotic food that showed off their wealth and the poorer people were desperate to emulate them instead of preserving traditional food. It happened to a lot of European spices that have long since been forgotten, and you can track similar behaviors in food throughout Southeast Asia during colonization and Africa currently! But if you are trying some medieval cooking and it calls for orange or lemon, try using barberry instead and see the flavor transform!

(you can also find calafate, or Patagonian barberry items for sale, but they're a different species and are reported to taste like a cross between a huckleberry and a blackberry)

[thedrdtpokemoncollector]

drdt summer fun day 3: flowers!

DRDT But It’s Flower Meanings!

Teruko

- Butterfly Weed - ‘Leave me,’ ‘You’ve been warned.’

- Marigolds are seen as a sign of death and misfortune by many cultures

- Anemones - mean forsaken and also a sign of fragility

- Bells of Ireland - Good Luck

- Blackthorn - Hope against adversity, Good Fortune, Difficulty

- Catchfly (white) - Betrayed

- Celandine - Deceptive hopes

David

- Mock oranges - mean deceit

- Cyclamens - meaning resignation or goodbye

- Angelicas - meaning inspiration

Eden

- Daisies - Innocence, Loyalty, Love

- Arborvitae - Everlasting friendship

- Aloysia - Forgiveness

- Asters (pink) - Innocence, Love, Affection.

- Violets (purple) - Love between two women

- Freesia - Innocence, Trust

- Hydrangea (Purple) - A desire to deeply understand someone

Xander

- Adder’s Tongue - Deceit

- Hyacinths - Rashness

- Weeping Willow - Mourning

- Purple Hyacinths - 'I am sorry, please forgive me,' sorrow.

- Rue - Regret, Sorrow, Repentance

- Coltsfoot - ‘Justice shall be done.’

Min

- Roses - Love

- Asters (pink) - Innocence, Love, Affection.

- Pink Roses - Perfect happiness, 'please believe me'

- Evening Primrose - Silent Love

- Walnut - Intellect

- Scabius - Unfortunate attachment

Charles

- White Chrysanthemums - Used as a funeral flower or to lay on graves, also meaning 'truth'

- Adonis’ Flower - Painful remembrance

- Buttercups - Memories of childhood

Ace

- Petunias - Resentment, Anger

- Barberry - Sourness of temper

- Basil - Hate

- Lilies (orange) - Hatred, Disdain, Contempt

- Foxglove - Insecurity

- Roses (yellow) - Cowardice

Levi

- White Roses (Dried) - Death is preferable to loss of virtue

- Purple Hyacinths - 'I am sorry, please forgive me,' sorrow.

Hu

- Orchids - Love, Beauty, Refinement, 'Beautiful Lady'

- Wood Sorrel - Maternal Tenderness

- Daylilies - Chinese emblem for 'mother'

- Cinquefoils - Maternal Affection

Whit

- Crocuses - Cheerfulness

- Coreopsis - Always cheerful

- Tulips (yellow) - Hopeless love

- Xeranthemum - Cheerfulness under adversity

- Tulips (orange) - Understanding

Veronika

- Monkshoods - Beware, a deadly foe is here

- Roses (black) - Death, Obsession, Mystery

- Tuberose - Dangerous pleasures

Arturo

- Jonquils - 'Love me,' desire for affection to be returned

- Callas - Beauty

- Narcissus - Self-love, Egotism

- Sweet Sultan - Felicity

J

- Gladioli - 'Give me a break

- Petunias - Resentment

- Roses (yellow) - intense emotion

Rose

- Acanthus - Art

- Forget-Me-Nots - Memories

- Moonwort - Forgetfulness

Nico

- Adder’s Tongue - Deceit

- Borage - Bluntness

- Petunias - Resentment

- Hellebores - Anxiety, 'tranquilise my anxiety'

Arei

- Zinnias (Mixed) - Thinking/In memory of an absent friend

- Laurestine - ‘i die if neglected’

- Arborvitae - Everlasting friendship

- Irises - 'Your friendship means so much to me’

if you wanna add any, feel free to ask! :D

…i spent so long on this thing aaa

[peachysunrize]

What Iranian food do you think Aemond would love? And what food would explode his delicate medieval stomach? 😁

YOU DID NOT HOLY SHIT LEMME GIVE YOU A KISS BABES THIS ASK IS DELICIOUS😩😩😩😩

What Aemond would love -> I think one of the dishes he would devour would be Khoresht Karafs, not many people’s favorite (I love it and would also devour the fuck out of it) because it’s a bit bitter but also sour so it would go absolutely AMAZING with his taste!

Another dish he would love is Tahchin, which btw I’m a master at cooking it. It’s a really really good food and it has rice & chicken & barberry! So the combination will NEVER fail and he’d love it!!! Because not only it tastes good, he’d love to cook it!

Who can say no to Ghorme Sabzi? Probably the most famous Iranian stew and IT WOULD BE AEMOND’S GUILTY PLEASURE BECAUSE HE PROBABLY HATED THE LOOKS OF IT AT FIRST BUT THEN FELL IN LOVE WITH IT!!!

He’d also indulge in Kebab from time to time🤭

What I’m sure would EXPLODE his medieval stomach, is Abgoosht (I LOVE THIS FOOD SFM) and it has lamb, chickpeas, white beans, onion, potatoes, and tomatoes, turmeric, and dried lime! Aemond would hate it because it’ll make his stomach BLOAT and his god complex would not tolerate him farting left and right—

Another dish that would have him crying is Ghalieh Mahi. It’s a southern dish with fish in a tamarind & herb sauce AND ITS SPICY!!!!! Nope he would lose his mind if he ever eats that — which btw is also another very VERY delicious dish but he’s tasteless af

[thot-farm]

Part three of Barberry and Celandine

Rei lets out a deep breath. She looks at the brush in her hands, seeing far too much hair for a healthy little girl to be losing. She starts picking at the brush, lifting up the hair clump to toss it away. Her eyes widen as she sees red in the clump. She rubs her thumb over the hair in the brush in an attempt to see if any color transfers to her finger, but nothing rubs off, its a naturally red strand of hair.

Rei walks out of the bedroom and down the hall, walking toward the kitchen to hopefully catch Enji. She turns the corner and has to do a double take, wondering what he is doing shirtless at the sink, her face scrunches while looking at him. But she catches a glimpse of him scrubbing off what looks to be rice porridge, she has to hold back a laugh when she realizes what must have happened. She imagines Shoto chucking his breakfast at Enji after Enji told him that y/n would be going to school without him.

"What is it, Rei?" Enji says in a gruff tone, not hiding his annoyance at all as he faces the sink not turning to face her.

Rei walks over at sets down the brush at the side of the sink, not saying a thing.

Enji looks down after he hears the plastic hit the counter. He turns off the sink and dries his hands, he looks at the brush and then at her face. "I'm not in the mood for a guessing game," Enji says in a serious tone.

"She is losing a lot of hair, and-" Rei moves the clump of hair on the brush and shows the red, "Her hair is changing just like Touya's was..." Rei says in a concerned tone.

"That's impossible. She hasn't even had her quirk present itself. She is probably just deficient in a vitamin because of her picky eating causing hair loss and colored on her hair. It is not like it would be the first time she has used markers on her hair." Enji says in a dismissive tone, not accepting the possibility at all.

Rei lets out a frustrated breath, she should have known he would convince himself nothing is truly wrong. "Like we would know if she had her quirk or not, if she wanted to hide it from us. She could easily. Like her sprained wri-" Rei stops speaking when she sees his hands gripping the sink.

"Don't," Enji says in a low tone, continuing to grip the sink, thankfully not turning towards Rei. "What do you want me to do? Put her in damn quirk canceling cuffs?" Enji continues in a low tone.

“If that was an option maybe you should have thought about that for Touya. I just want you aware of her issues so you don’t yell at everyone for being left in the dark, if you would ever even pull yourself from your agency to ever look at her long enough to know something is wrong,” Rei says in a cold tone and walks out of the kitchen, not wanting to piss Enji off any further. 

Enji stares down at the brush as he grips the sink, praying to whatever deity will hear his plea not to make his daughter share any issues with Touya, one Touya is already stressful enough, two Touyas might just break him all over again. He turns away from the sink, leaving his soiled shirt. He turns to the fridge and opens it, he looks around the neatly organized layout until his eyes land on the top shelf. He sees a few canned coffees, he swipes one quickly and cracks the can open, needing something to quickly distract him from the feeling in his chest.

[highladyluck]

Tag nine (9) people you'd like to know better.

Tagged by: @quarterclever

Last song: House of the Rising Sun - The Animals

Currently watching: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! And I also just watched Bee and Puppycat, The Mystery of Aaravos (Dragon Prince seasons 4 & 5), and Nimona, because it turns out that when you are too congested to sleep, sometimes you can briefly forget your inability to breathe properly by watching cartoons. (I have covid rn, I'm getting better tho!)

Currently reading: BodyDreaming in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma by Marion Dunlea (my therapist mentioned it & it's surprisingly readable for nonfiction, although to be fair, my threshhold for readability in nonfiction is heavily distorted by the inclusion of that fucker Immanuel Kant at one end of the scale.) Also I'm rereading Mirror Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold, although I put a pin in it once I realized I didn't want to be re-reading the torture scenes when I was already feeling like shit physically. Huh, and actually I'm also re-reading Plenty More by Ottolenghi, because I have a lot more access to his more esoteric ingredients than I used to, so there's more stuff I can make now. Like, I have preserved lemons now, and sumac, and dried barberries, and an asian grocery store incredibly close to my house!

Current obsession: Yeah, that's gonna be ceramics. I am really excited to be feeling better today, I hope I keep feeling better and test negative soon so I can go back to my pottery classes. I've recently gotten a lot better at centering and pulling up clay on the wheel and I finally have some decent-looking, medium-sized pots that will hopefully still be in a state to be trimmed by the time I get back in the studio.

Tagging: @agardenandlibrary, @togrutahhh, @iliiuan, @perplexed-penguin, @arealbonecracker, @froglatte, @mermaidtablet, @birgittesilverbae, @evilphrog (chosen somewhat at random from people I've recently-ish followed!)

[isaidquirky]

I've conducted the very important Potato Chip Research and am back to report that sour cream & onion does still taste...quite bad and different ( to me!) from salt & vinegar. HOWEVER. There is a certain "heavily powdered & synthetic" nature to both, and I suppose I could see how one might conflate the two*.

*this does not take into account the kestrel variant of sour cream & onion, which would indeed be Very Bad.

[Also I know I won't convince you on raisins BUT what are your thoughts on dried barberries and dried cherries? Since you will allow for a dried cranberry.]

ok so i held off on answering this yesterday because i was gonna go grocery shopping today, and start my onion x vinegar quest, but then i... did not go grocery shopping. for some reason "heavily powdered" sounds right to me when i think of onion and sour cream??

after googling "barberries" i concluded i still have no idea what that is, but i would probably like dried cherries. there is no such thing as a bad cherry.

[clouds-of-wings]

Koofteh Tabrizi

Because some people asked: my Koofteh Tabrizi (کوفته تبریزی, "meatballs from Tabriz") recipe. It doesn't have tomatoes unlike all the ones I found online, but the woman who wrote my cookbook, Neda Afrashi, is from Iran and says this is how her mom made them. Her book, "Die persische Küche: Der ganze Zauber des Orients", is GREAT, but I think it's only available in German. I have 3 Persian cookbooks but I use this one 99% of the time because it's The Best.

This takes a while to make and then it has to simmer for 80 minutes, so set aside enough time.

Ingredients:

80g yellow lentils (lapeh) Half a cup boiled rice (the recipe says one cup, I consider this madness! Also basmati is best.) 300g spring onions 2 Tablespoons barberries (zereshk) 5 Tablespoons fresh / 2 Ts dried tarragon 500g ground beef 1/2 teaspoon saffron, powdered (I use less, shit's expensive) 1 teaspoon dry mint (optional - I use the content of a teabag) 1-2 eggs 10 prunes (alu) 6 walnuts (it says 3 tablespoons in my cookbook) 2 onions 3 teaspoons turmeric Sumac (sumakh, optional) Salt, Pepper

I've added the Persian word for four ingredients in case you have to ask for them in an Iranian store where the seller only knows the Persian word. Has happened to me :) The barberries are hardest to get, Arabic and Turkish cuisine doesn't seem to appreciate them? If you don't have any Iranian style stores nearby, I guess you could replace the barberries with other sour berries like currant or unsweetened cranberries.

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Also: Get/make whichever things you like of the following: Naan bread, grapes, pickles, radishes, yogurt, raw onions. Those are eaten with the meatballs. Get some of these! Otherwise it's like eating a burger with no lettuce, onions or tomatoes.

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DO THIS TWO HOURS OR SO BEFORE YOU WANT TO COOK: Soak the lentils and rice for at least an hour (the recipe says handle them separately but I always put them together and I mean nothing bad has happened yet), wash them until the water is clear, boil them until they're al dente. Let them cool, then continue.

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Crack the walnuts and break the edible stuff into (4-8 per nut) pieces. Put the walnuts, the prunes and the barberries (there might be little stones among them, so pick them out, also wash the berries) on a plate. If you're doing this for the first time, it's probably a good idea to cut the prunes in half, it makes them less unwieldy and your risk of the meatballs falling apart is somewhat smaller.

Cut the spring onions (only the white parts) into thin rings. Mix lentils, rice, ground meat, tarragon, saffron, spring onions, eggs, salt, pepper, mix them until you have a firm but not dry dough. Maybe only add one egg first, then the second if necessary. The dough should be firm, not too soft or sticky.

Cut the onions into little pieces, fry them in olive oil. Put mint on them, wait (a few seconds) until you smell it, stir, add turmeric, stir again, add a liter of water and bring it to a simmer.

Now to form the meatballs. This is the tricky part! Make half a meatball from a part of the meat dough, put a prune (or two pieces of prune if you cut them in half earlier), some of the barberries and walnuts in, and close it with more meat dough. My recipe says you should have a little bowl of water to keep your hands wet, that makes it easier. Personally, I never do this. It really depends on how sticky your dough is. What IS important is to fuss around with the ball after you closed it and make sure it stays closed. Kinda massage it into shape and press the meat edges together. It took me a lot of attempts until the balls would reliably NOT fall apart while I cooked them, so don't be discouraged if not all of them survive the cooking process.

Also, how big should the meatball be? They're a LOT bigger than the ones you usually see. Mine are actually smaller than the ones they make in Iran, according to the pictures I've seen online. But it's hard to give an ideal size. Big enough that the filling doesn't fall out, small enough that you get to the filling relatively quickly while eating. "A bit smaller than a tennis ball", Miss Afrashi tells us. I usually get 9 balls out of 500g (about a pound) of meat.

Here are the 6 that survived my cookie monster style eating frenzy yesterday evening. They're in my big soup pot!

Gently put the meatballs into the simmering water and let them simmer for about 80 minutes. That's EIGHTY MINUTES, so yeah start early. Persian cuisine loves to let stuff simmer for a long time, 80 minutes is actually relatively average, three hours isn't rare either. There should only be like half a liter of water in the pot at the end, you want sauce, not soup. So if there's too much water after an hour, take off the lid for the rest of the cooking time.

Once the meatballs are done, put them on a plate and put some sumac on them. This is optional but I recommend it. Sumac is sour and salty at the same time and it's really nice. Put the sauce in bowls or something, and serve with all the stuff I listed above. I have some of those "menu plates", it makes it easier to eat meals like this:

That's a different dish in the picture, but you get the idea. (Everything whose name starts with khorak (خوراک) you can eat like this.) Sorry the stove is oily, I took this picture to make my sister envious, not to post it on the internet lol.

So this is the epic recipe. This dish is quite something! It's a lot of work, but it's worth it.

[msbarrows]

Finally something I can count as Walk #62 - probably my last here in Toronto before I head back north.

Popped out early this morning to go get blood drawn for testing; apparently the blood pressure medication I was prescribed can in some people have a negative effect on kidney function, so I needed to have followup tests a week after starting on it. That was over at Bathurst & Finch, then I popped back over to Yonge & Finch where there’s a postal outlet in the Shoppers Drug Mart, where I could both top up my phone and pick up some odds and ends. After that I hopped a bus north on Yonge to go to an Iranian supermarket I knew of (Khorak Supermarket) to pick up dried barberries for making barberry rice (YUM!). Except I wasn’t paying attention and hopped on a Steeles Express bus instead of a regular Steeles bus, so I couldn’t get off where I needed to.  When I got off at Steeles & Yonge I was only 2-3 stops north of where the supermarket is, so I decided to walk it, and then catch a bus back south to Finch Station. The walk was almost exactly a kilometre, according to Google Maps. Plus of course whatever walking I did between other places on this little outing.

[lifedeathanddinner]

In my latest piece for The Forward, I explore the role of fresh herbs in Jewish cooking, and recreate a phenomenal Persian egg dish called kuku, which is packed with chopped fresh herbs, chopped walnuts, and dried barberries (or cranberries). The story and recipe are here.

[morethansalad]

Vegan Koofte Berenji (Persian Lentil, Rice, and Herb 'Meat' Balls)

[zriviepotions]

Real & Edible

Allspice → Allspice

Pimenta dioica, aka allspice

In the game we use the root, IRL we use the dried fruit.

Arenaria → Sandwort

Literal translation (arenaria = sandwort)

There are tons of arenaria species with flowers that look exactly like the ones in the game (Arenaria montana pictured).

Berbercane fruit → Barberry

Berberis vulgaris, aka barberry

Beggartick → Bidens OR hibiscus

Literal translation (beggartick = Bidens)

In the game the flower doesn’t really look like beggartick, even red cultivated types, but I’m going to stick with the literal name on this one.

In Polish, it’s “Kwiat dwugrotu” which doesn’t seem to be a real thing, but translates to “two-headed flower.”

In the English translation of The Voice of Reason (pt 6) - “Glass reservoirs full of gnarled rhizomes of the hallucinogenic bitip.” Bitip also does not seem to be a real thing. Based on this it’s a swamp plant.

In the first Witcher game, the beggartick looks a lot like a hibiscus. Hibiscus tea has also been said to cause dizziness and hallucinations.

(Pictured clockwise: Witcher 3 beggartick, Bidens ferulifolia, hibiscus, Witcher 1 beggartick).

Bison grass → Bison grass

Hierochloe odorata/alpina, aka bison grass, aka sweet grass.

Debatably edible, contains coumarin which is supposedly a blood thinner and can cause liver damage in large quantities. It’s banned from foodstuffs in the USA.

Blowball → Dandelion*

“Dmuchawiec” in Polish, literally dandelion.

Buckthorn → Sea buckthorn

Grows in water in the game, so I assume it’s supposed to be sea buckthorn (which doesn’t actually grow in water, but.. close enough).

In Baptism of Fire, it’s referenced as being in the forest, so it’s probably the tree in the books (brilliant deduction skills). The tree berries, bark, and roots are toxic.

Cortinarius → Cortinarius caperatus

Cortinarius caperatus, aka gypsy mushroom

There are tons of species in the genus Cortinarius, but Cortinarius caperatus is edible and looks like the game version.

Honeysuckle → Honeysuckle*

Lonicera periclymenum and Lonicera japonica are two types of honeysuckle with edible flowers/nectar.

In the game, it looks more like Lonicera sempervirens (coral honeysuckle, pictured).

Hop umbels → Hops

Humulus lupulus, aka hop plant.

Moleyarrow → Yarrow*

Is it mole yarrow or moley arrow? The great debate. Yarrow is real and edible.

In Polish “mysichwost” or “storczyka mysichwosta.” English book translation is the "mouse-tail orchid.”

“[...] and the tiger-striped petals of the mouse-tail orchid.” (The Voice of Reason 6).

There IS a mousetail orchid, Oberonia myosurus, but it’s very tiny and doesn’t look like the game version, nor does it have striped petals.

Orchids are edible!

I’ll be using yarrow because it grows where I live and orchids are more difficult/more expensive to obtain.

(Pictured clockwise: in-game harvested moleyarrow, yarrow, yellow orchid, in-game moleyarrow).

Nostrix → Sweet clover

Nostrzyk in Polish = melilotus (sweet clover)

In the game, it looks like ivy. Most ivy are not edible. Ground ivy (creeping charlie) is edible, but I think that conclusion requires more steps (Nostrix looks like ivy → ivy isn’t edible → ground ivy is edible vs nostrzyk → melilotus).

English book translation, “He saw stretches of star-leafed melilote.” (The Voice of Reason 6). Melilote is still sweet clover (though it certainly doesn’t have star-shaped leaves).

Puffball → Puffball*

Puffball mushrooms encompass several genera, including Calvatia, Calbovista, and Lycoperdon. The majority of true puffball mushrooms are edible.

In the game, they don’t look like true puffballs. In polish they are “purchawka” which = puffball.

(Pictured: Lycoperdon perlatum, or common puffball).

Ribleaf → Ribwort*

Plantago lanceolata, aka ribwort.

Verbena → Verbena*

All verbena is generally safe to eat (flowers/leaves)

I’ll be using a mix of Verbena hastata (blue vervain), Verbena bracteata (bigbract verbena), and Aloysia citrodora (lemon verbena).

Blue vervain and lemon verbena are common for use medicinally, and I found bigbract verbena in my yard.

White Myrtle → Myrtle

Fruit, flowers, and leaves of most myrtles appear to be edible.

"White Myrtle” can refer to either Hypocalymma angustifolium (a shrub) or Auranticarpa rhombifolia (a tree).

I wasn’t able to find petals, so I’ll be using leaves from Myrtus communis, the common myrtle.

[kits-shrine]

Meeka picked up the note curiously.

"Hello dear. I'm sorry to say we do not have any barberries. But we found some hopefully lovely substitutes. We had everything else on hand. If you need anything do not hesitate to ask. -A" The queens handwriting was soft and warming, yet elegant in their strokes.

True to the notes comment there were a couple plates of varying berries. Dried cranberries, apricots, sour cherries, goji berries, mulberries, and currants. Many options to choose from for her needs.

Tsukuyomi had made his way to the sink to wash his giant paws as she read the note.

[sarabherbs]

Daru Haridra: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Benefits and Uses

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Discover the Flavors of Iran Top Authentic Dishes to Savor

Iranian cuisine, with its rich history and diverse culinary traditions, offers a tantalizing array of flavors that are sure to delight any food enthusiast. Rooted in ancient Persia, Iranian dishes blend influences from various cultures, creating a unique and exquisite gastronomic experience. In this article, we delve into some of the most iconic and authentic Iranian dishes that you must savor to truly appreciate the depth and diversity of this remarkable cuisine.

A Journey Through Iranian Cuisine

1. Kebabs: The Quintessential Iranian Delight

Kebabs are perhaps the most internationally recognized Iranian dish. These skewered and grilled meats, often marinated with a blend of spices and herbs, are a staple in Iranian households and restaurants alike. The most popular varieties include:

Chelo Kebab: This classic dish consists of juicy kebabs served with saffron-infused basmati rice, a dollop of butter, and a sprinkle of sumac.

Jujeh Kebab: Tender pieces of chicken marinated in saffron, lemon juice, and yogurt, then grilled to perfection.

Kebab Koobideh: Made with minced lamb or beef, this kebab is flavored with onion, turmeric, and saffron.

2. Fesenjan: A Taste of Festivity

Fesenjan is a rich and flavorful stew made with pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts, typically cooked with duck or chicken. This dish is a staple during celebrations and special occasions, showcasing the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The deep, tangy notes of the pomegranate complement the nutty richness of the walnuts, creating a harmonious and unforgettable taste.

3. Ghormeh Sabzi: The National Dish

Often hailed as the national dish of Iran, Ghormeh Sabzi is a fragrant herb stew that combines fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and fenugreek with kidney beans and tender chunks of meat. The addition of dried limes gives this dish its distinctive tangy flavor. Served with steamed rice, Ghormeh Sabzi is a comfort food beloved by Iranians around the world.

4. Tahdig: The Golden Crunch

No discussion of Iranian cuisine is complete without mentioning Tahdig. This crispy, golden crust forms at the bottom of the rice pot and is highly prized for its texture and flavor. Made from either plain rice or rice mixed with ingredients like potatoes, yogurt, or bread, Tahdig is often served as a crunchy accompaniment to the main course.

5. Ash Reshteh: Hearty and Nourishing

Ash Reshteh is a thick, hearty soup that combines beans, lentils, noodles, and a variety of herbs. Often enjoyed during the colder months, this soup is topped with kashk (a type of fermented whey) and fried onions, adding a rich, tangy depth to the dish. Ash Reshteh is not just a meal; it's a comforting experience that warms the soul.

6. Mirza Ghasemi: A Smoky Eggplant Delight

Originating from the northern region of Iran, Mirza Ghasemi is a smoky and flavorful dish made with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and eggs. This vegetarian dish is typically served with flatbread or rice and is known for its distinctive smoky aroma and rich, savory taste.

7. Saffron Rice: The Jewel of Persian Cuisine

Saffron rice is a cornerstone of Iranian meals, renowned for its vibrant color and aromatic flavor. Made with high-quality basmati rice and infused with saffron, this dish is often garnished with barberries, pistachios, and almonds. The luxurious flavor of saffron elevates even the simplest meal, making it a cherished component of Iranian dining.

8. Khoresht Gheymeh: Comfort in a Bowl

Khoresht Gheymeh is a beloved Iranian stew made with split peas, meat (usually lamb or beef), and dried limes, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Often topped with French fries or eggplant slices, this dish is served with a side of saffron rice and is a comforting staple in Iranian households.

9. Sabzi Khordan: Fresh Herb Platter

Sabzi Khordan is a platter of fresh herbs including basil, cilantro, parsley, and mint, often accompanied by radishes, scallions, and feta cheese. This refreshing and aromatic assortment is a traditional accompaniment to Iranian meals, providing a burst of fresh flavors that enhance the dining experience.

10. Persian Sweets: A Delightful Finale

No Iranian meal is complete without indulging in some of its delicious desserts. Persian sweets are often delicate and fragrant, incorporating ingredients like rosewater, saffron, and pistachios. Some popular desserts include:

Baklava: Layers of phyllo dough filled with nuts and sweetened with honey or rosewater syrup.

Zoolbia-Bamieh: Deep-fried sweets soaked in saffron and rosewater syrup.

Faloodeh: A refreshing sorbet made with rice noodles, rosewater, and lime juice.

Embrace the Culinary Richness of Iran

Iranian cuisine is a treasure trove of flavors, textures, and aromas that reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and culinary expertise. From the fragrant stews to the crispy rice dishes and delightful desserts, each bite offers a journey through Iran's storied past and vibrant present. Whether you're exploring these dishes for the first time or revisiting familiar favorites, the authentic flavors of Iran are sure to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for more.