This is kuku seebzamini, a traditional Persian potato patty that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I am cuckoo for kuku! Come to think of it, all Iranians are cuckoo for kuku! So what exactly is kuku that has gotten a whole nation and an entire race of people to fall…
Month: March 2019
Mirza Ghasemi – Eggplant spread with eggs
When you think about it, just about every culture has its own version of an eggplant spread. Iran has no shortage of its own variety of eggplant dishes. As a matter of fact, it has been said that eggplants are the potatoes of Iran. This is Mirza Ghasemi, a smokey, delicate and umami filled eggplant…
Zeitoon Parvardeh – Olive Tapenade with pomegranate
Zeitoon Parvardeh tapenade is a flavor-packed gem, bringing together sweet, sour, salty, rich, and umami notes in every bite. This marinated olive spread comes from the lush Caspian Sea region of Iran, where it’s served at family tables and restaurants alike. It’s bold, tangy, and deeply aromatic. Traditionally, Zeitoon Parvardeh tapenade is prepared with a…
Catch me on “Your Last Meal” podcast
Keeping company with Samin Nosrat (“Salt Fat Acid Heat” on Netflix) and Andy Baraghani (Senior Food Editor, Bon Appetit) on Rachel Belle’s podcast! Rachel Belle has an awesome podcast called “Your Last Meal” in which she interviews people from all walks of life about their favorite food. On February of 2019, I was honored to…