Tag: Stew
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…
Khoresh Fesenjoon – Chicken in pomegranate and walnut sauce
This is khoresh fesenjoon, another national culinary treasure of Iran. There are few dishes that bring as much pleasure and joy as fesenjoon. It is inherently simple, showcasing a perfect balance of straightforward yet deeply flavorful ingredients that are abundant in Iran, making it a true celebration of the country’s natural resources. The dish begins…
Khoresh Bamieh – Okra and beef stew
Khoresh Bamieh comes from the Khuzestan province in southern Iran, where it is traditionally made with tangy tamarind sauce. In other parts of Iran, however, tomato sauce is often used as a more common substitute. Okra, or bamieh in Persian, has a reputation for dividing opinions. Its flavor is often compared to eggplant, and it…