Persian Cuisine

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Persian Dishes

#1

Ghormeh Sabzi

Iran's most beloved stew and widely considered the national dish — a deeply complex herb stew of fenugreek, parsley, cor...

#2

Tahdig

The crispy golden rice crust that forms at the bottom of the pot — the most fought-over part of any Persian meal. Every ...

#3

Fesenjan

A rich, complex stew of chicken or duck slow-cooked in a sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses — sweet, sour ...

#4

Joojeh Kabab

Saffron and lemon marinated chicken grilled over charcoal — the colour a vibrant gold from the saffron, the flavour inte...

#5

Ash-e Anar

A tangy Persian soup made with pomegranate juice, herbs, and meatballs.

#6

Baghali Ghatogh

A fragrant fava bean and dill stew from northern Iran, often served with fish or egg.

#7

Ash Reshteh

A thick, nourishing Persian noodle soup loaded with herbs, legumes and kashk (fermented whey) poured over the top. Tradi...

#8

Persian Saffron Ice Cream

A dense, chewy ice cream flavored with saffron and rosewater, studded with pistachios.

#9

Khoresh Gheimeh

A tangy split pea and beef stew flavored with dried lime, topped with crispy fried potato strips.

#10

Shirin Polo

A festive sweet rice dish studded with candied orange peel, carrots, and slivered almonds.

#11

Loobia Polo

Fragrant Persian rice cooked with green beans and spiced ground beef.

#12

Dolmeh

Grape leaves or vegetables stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat, a classic Persian dish.

#13

Mirza Ghasemi

Smoky grilled eggplant mashed with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs.

#14

Sholeh Zard

A fragrant saffron rice pudding, sweetened and topped with cinnamon and almond slivers.

#15

Zereshk Polo

Saffron rice studded with tart barberries, typically served with chicken.

#16

Tahchin

A baked saffron rice cake layered with yogurt-marinated chicken, forming a crisp golden crust.

#17

Dizi

A slow-cooked lamb and chickpea stew, traditionally mashed and eaten in two courses.

#18

Kuku Sabzi

A thick herb frittata packed with fresh herbs, walnuts, and barberries.

#19

Khoresh Bademjan

A tomato-based stew with fried eggplant and beef, seasoned with dried lime.

#20

Faloodeh

A frozen dessert of thin vermicelli noodles in a rosewater and lime syrup.

#21

Zoolbia

Crisp, saffron-scented fried batter soaked in rosewater syrup, shaped into pretzel-like rings.

#22

Ash Doogh

A cold yogurt-based soup with rice, herbs, and dried mint, refreshing in hot weather.

#23

Khoresh Karafs

A fragrant celery stew with fresh mint and parsley, braised with lamb until tender.

#24

Kashke Bademjan

A creamy fried eggplant dip topped with whey, mint, and crispy fried onions.

#25

Adas Polo

Fragrant rice cooked with lentils, raisins, and caramelized onions.

#26

Kalam Polo

Fragrant rice cooked with cabbage, meatballs, and dill, a traditional Shirazi dish.

#27

Noon-e Barbari

A thick, chewy Persian flatbread with a distinctive ridged top, topped with sesame or nigella seeds.

#28

Faloodeh Shirazi

Thin frozen rice noodles in a tart rosewater and lime syrup, a refreshing Persian dessert.

#29

Baghali Polo

Rice cooked with fresh dill and fava beans, typically served with lamb shank.

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