Tag: khoresh
Khoresh Gol Kalam – Beef and cauliflower stew
Long before the humble cauliflower became a trendy superfood, Iranians were cooking it into stews (Khoresh), egg-based dishes (Kuku), and even pickles (Torshi). This is Khoresh Gol Kalam, a beef and cauliflower stew. Like many Iranian stews, this dish is especially simple, with only a few ingredients. Nevertheless, certain culinary techniques bring out a spectacularly…
Khoresh Aloo Esfenaj – Spinach and golden plum stew with lamb
What I love most about this stew is that it showcases the simpler side of Persian cuisine. Many of our khoresh (stews) use multiple ingredients and take quite a while to cook, but khoresh aloo esfenaj has a shorter ingredient list and is easy to prepare as a weeknight meal. The most unique ingredient in…
Khoresh Bij Bij – Caspian Sea stew with poached eggs
Bij Bij is not only a fun name for a dish, it is also a staple for Caspian Sea folks. People from Iran’s Mazandaran Province call this dish “Vavishka” (clearly a name that originated in Russia), but in Tehran, those who know of it call it Bij Bij. It is a comfort dish, made with…