Meygoo Polo – Rice with herbs and prawns

Meygoo Polo originated in Iran’s southern provinces of Khuzestan and Bushehr. It’s not surprising that this seafood dish comes from provinces that are located on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Meygoo is the Farsi word for prawns, which are a staple for the residents of the Persian Gulf region. This dish brings together warming…

Adas Polo – Turmeric rice with lentils

So much of this dish is familiar and comforting, not just to Iranians but also in many cultures around the world. This definitely makes it to most Persians’ top 10 list of favorite rice dishes, albeit under different regional names and slightly different cooking methods.

Makaroni – Pasta with tomato and meat sauce

What does a pasta dish look like after a Persian makeover? How do you turn a classic Italian ingredient into Persian comfort food? Well, first you boil pasta until it’s al dente, and then you layer it in a pot with a tomato meat sauce and Persian spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom,…