Khoresh Saak is a perfect example of a simple and humble vegetarian dish from the Caspian Sea region. Large amounts of parsley, cilantro, mint, spinach, and green onions are finely chopped and patiently cooked to develop a rich herbal flavor. What makes this dish characteristically northern is the addition of a sour element; here, I…
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Khoresh Morgh-e Torsh – Chicken in walnut and herbs sauce
This weekend with my mother, we spent a good few hours in the kitchen talking about the dishes we used to eat that were specific to the Caspian Sea region, and Khoresh Morgh-e Torsh was the first dish we prepared. Our bodies and minds have a tremendous capacity to store nostalgic memories from childhood; after…
Khoresh Bademjan – Eggplant stew with lamb
Khoresh Bademjan is one of many eggplant dishes in Persian cuisine, and perhaps one of the most recognizable and popular! It offers a playful balance of deep, earthy eggplant and tomato flavors, combined with the tartness of sour grapes. The unique and special ingredient in this dish is ghooreh, which highlights Iranians’ love for all…