Borani Laboo is another gem in the Persian yogurt series. Yogurt plays such a significant role in the cuisine, either with flatbreads or to accompany a flavorful layered rice or well-seasoned stew. Mention the word Laboo (beets in Persian), to Iranians, and you will observe smiles widen and twinkles appear in eyes! Laboo is one of the…
Category: Side dish
Sekanjebin – Minty vinegar syrup
Sekanjebin, a refreshing minty vinegar syrup, showcases the Iranian tradition of turning simple, familiar ingredients into extraordinary flavors. With just four ingredients and around 30 minutes to prepare, this sweet-and-tart summer treat is surprisingly delightful and easy to make. The syrup is normally prepared ahead of time in large quantities and then stored in the…
Omlet-e Gojeh Farangi – Tomato omelette
Want a quick, easy, and yet flavorful meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Then Omlet-e Gojeh Farangi, the Persian tomato omelette is the answer! What we refer to as Omlet in Iran is essentially a simple, open-faced omelette with very few ingredients but with a Persian twist. Onions are slowly cooked to golden perfection…
Soup-e Jow – Barley soup
Soup-e Jow is a delightfully simple and flavorful soup, though it isn’t widely known among Persian soups and Aashes. (Aash is a Persian word for a thick soup, like a cross between a soup and a stew.) The barley lends an earthy flavor and satisfying chew, while lemon juice adds a refreshing sourness. Carrots bring…
Salad Olivieh – Chicken and potato salad
Salad Olivieh is a chicken and potato salad that has won most if not every Iranian’s heart! To mention Salad Olivieh to an Iranian is to watch an excited smiling face staring back at you and to hear tales of where and how they used to eat this salad. Most of us would have it…
Shami-e Lapeh -yellow split pea and beef patties
In the West, we have the burger with all its glorious variations. In Iran, we have the Shami with many regional influences. Shami resembles a donut, with a hole in its center. This is Shami-e Lapeh! In the North of Iran, there is the green Shami, in which the beef patty is packed with fresh…
Maast-o Museer – Yogurt with Persian shallots, garlic and mint
Maast-o Museer is another gem in the Persian yogurt series. Yogurt plays such a significant role in the cuisine and is always there to accompany a flavorful layered rice or well-seasoned stew. The star of this yogurt dish is Museer, a Persian shallot. Museer is best described as a mix between an elephant garlic and…