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…
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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…
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…