The Persian Pantry A well-stocked and well-organized pantry is the heart of the kitchen in many if not all cuisines. It is also the gateway to exploring and experimenting with new flavors, ingredients, and dishes. Cooking is simply more efficient and more enjoyable when the necessary ingredients are readily accessible. Persian cuisine is no exception…
Tag: Limu Omani
Khoresh Gheymeh – Beef and yellow split pea stew with roasted potatoes
Khoresh Gheymeh is a well-recognized and popular dish among Iranians: a comforting meat-and-potato stew that embodies all the familiar flavors of Persian cuisine. The stew is often flavored with a Persian spice mixture called advieh, which contains warming spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, earthy cumin and coriander, and a gentle hint of ground rose…
Khoresh Karafs – Celery and beef stew with fresh herbs
Khoresh Karafs, a popular celery and beef stew in Persian cuisine, is remarkably flavorful with very few ingredients. Celery is sautéed on its own to enhance its flavor, then combined with herbs, beef, and Limu Omani, which brings magic to this dish! Celery, oh celery! Let’s face it: celery probably isn’t the kind of vegetable…