Some of my fondest memories of Iran are standing in my grandmother’s kitchen learning all about the ingredients of certain dishes. Smelling the dried limes going into a bubbling stew and watching saffron slowly being infused into a riot of colour in hot water. Food is an incredibly important part of Iranian culture and localsContinue reading “Ingredients in Persian cooking”
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The Rice Dishes of Iran
Rice is simply the centrepiece of any meal in Iran. Shovelled out of the pan, endless tall pyramids of fluffy grains stand tall for the table. Fiery strands of saffron may appear while specks of pale green broad beans pepper another. These are the different types of popular rice dishes in Iran. Sholeh Zard NotContinue reading “The Rice Dishes of Iran”
Alternative foods to try in Iran
The first thoughts of Iranian cuisine may conjure up images of layers of succulent kebab and heaps of fluffy rice. While this is a firm favourite for a typical Iranian meal, there is a whole host of other food options to try, which you may never have heard of. Halim Breakfasts in Iran usually consistContinue reading “Alternative foods to try in Iran”
Heaps of Persian Rice
In the West, we are frequently reminded to be cautious with our diet. There are books, websites, television programmes and so on about what we should and should not eat. X has this health benefit, whilst eating too much of Y can be bad for you. We are advised to be careful with our carbohydrateContinue reading “Heaps of Persian Rice”
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