Mella Ghormeh is a signature dish from the Caspian Sea region of Iran that celebrates the region’s abundance of local produce while bringing depth of flavor to a simple dish. In many regions of Iran, there is a heavy reliance on a medley of spices. However, many Northern Iranian dishes rely on simpler, fresh, and…
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Khoresh Saak – Lemon herb sauce with carrots and fried eggs
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…
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…