Borani Laboo is another gem in the Persian yogurt series. Yogurt plays such a significant role in the cuisine, either with flatbreads or to accompany a flavorful layered rice or well-seasoned stew. Mention the word Laboo (beets in Persian), to Iranians, and you will observe smiles widen and twinkles appear in eyes! Laboo is one of the…
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Tahchin – Crispy saffron rice cake
Rice takes center stage on the Persian table, and there are numerous techniques for preparing it, ranging from simple steamed rice to more complex rice dishes where various ingredients are layered into the rice to create a one-pot meal. Tahchin, which translates to “arranged in the bottom,” is a classic casserole-style rice dish made by…
Maast-o Museer – Yogurt with Persian shallots, garlic and mint
Maast-o Museer is another gem in the Persian yogurt series. Yogurt plays such a significant role in the cuisine and is always there to accompany a flavorful layered rice or well-seasoned stew. The star of this yogurt dish is Museer, a Persian shallot. Museer is best described as a mix between an elephant garlic and…
Maast-o Khiar – Yogurt with dried mint, cucumber and raisins
Yogurt is no stranger to Persian cuisine and is, frankly, a mandatory side item on the table. Each region of Iran offers its own unique version of a yogurt dish to accompany a Persian meal. Maast-o khiar is one of them. In the north, by the Caspian Sea, the specialty is garlic and shallot yogurt,…