Home›Dishes›Cuisine›Persian CuisineCuisinePersian CuisineAlso Known As Iranian CuisineMiddle Eastern and South Asian CuisinesReference and ClassificationThoroughly VerifiedPersian cuisine, the culinary tradition of Iran, centers on rice dishes finished by the chelow method, a soak-then-steam technique that produces fluffy grains and a golden crust called tahdig, paired with herb-forward stews, grilled meats, and dried fruits and nuts. Its earliest detailed written record is a pair of Safavid-era cookbooks from the 16th and 17th centuries, and its influence radiated outward through Persianate courts into Caucasian, Central Asian, Greek and South Asian cooking. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/FactsPersian CuisineConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesTake a Related QuizComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsSignature TechniqueWell-attestedSourced to the subject's own accountChelow: a soak-and-steam rice method producing a fluffy grain and a golden tahdig crust 1Origin RegionWell-attestedSourced to the subject's own accountIran (Persian plateau) 1Persian CuisineFilter Results17 entriesDish FamilyAllAsian and Middle Eastern Sandwiches (1)Middle Eastern and North African Dips and Spreads (1)Middle Eastern and North African Noodles and Dumplings (1)Middle Eastern and North African Rice and Grain Dishes (5)Middle Eastern and North African Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (3)Middle Eastern and North African Soups (1)Middle Eastern and North African Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Middle Eastern Salads (1)South Asian Breads and Pastries (1)Sub-Saharan African Grain Dishes (1)Main IngredientAllAnnatto (1)Beef (1)Chicken (3)Chickpea (1)Cinnamon (1)Common Bean (1)Egg (2)Eggplant (2)Garlic (1)Lamb (3)Meat (2)Onion (1)Pomegranate (1)Potato (1)Rice (6)Saffron (5)Spice (1)Tomato (2)Turmeric (3)Veal (1)Vegetable (2)Walnut (1)Yogurt (1)Era (Origin Period)All224 (1)1789 (1)1848 (1)TraditionAllMezze (1)New Year Feast Traditions (1)Passover and Jewish Holiday Foods (1)Ramadan and Eid Feasting Traditions (2)Street Food Culture (1)Wedding Feast Traditions (1)Format/TypeAllAsian and Middle Eastern Sandwiches (1)Middle Eastern and North African Dips and Spreads (1)Middle Eastern and North African Noodles and Dumplings (1)Middle Eastern and North African Rice and Grain Dishes (5)Middle Eastern and North African Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (3)Middle Eastern and North African Soups (1)Middle Eastern and North African Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Middle Eastern Salads (1)South Asian Breads and Pastries (1)Sub-Saharan African Grain Dishes (1)CourseAllAppetizer (1)Condiment or Dip (1)Main Course (1)Snack or Street Food (2)Soup (2)Dietary SuitabilityAllContains Dairy or Egg (2)Contains Meat or Poultry (5)Origin RegionAllAsia (1)Azerbaijan (1)Central Asia (1)Indonesia (1)Iran (13)Khorasan (1)Turkey (1)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 17AbgooshtPersian CuisineBozbashPersian CuisineChelo KababPersian CuisineChelow KebabPersian CuisineFesenjanPersian CuisineGondiPersian CuisineKabab torshPersian CuisineKashk bademjanPersian CuisineMirza ghassemiPersian CuisinePiyazPersian CuisineSamsaPersian CuisineSholezardPersian CuisineSosis BandariPersian CuisineTahchinPersian CuisineTahdigPersian CuisineYellow ricePersian CuisineZereshk PoloPersian CuisineConnectionsExpresses TraditionHalal (Islamic Dietary Law), Food Traditions Well-attested Source On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the KitchenHarold McGeetier 1Features DishAbgoosht, Dishes Well-attested Source Abgoosht (Wikipedia)tier 3Bozbash, Dishes Well-attested Source Bozbash (Wikipedia)Chelo Kabab, Dishes Well-attested Chelow Kebab, Dishes Well-attested Source Chelo Kabab (Wikipedia)tier 2Fesenjan, Dishes Well-attested Gondi, Dishes Well-attested Source Gondi (food) (Wikipedia)Kabab torsh, Dishes Well-attested Source Kabab torsh (Wikipedia)Kashk bademjan, Dishes Well-attested Source Kashk bademjan (Wikipedia)Mirza ghassemi, Dishes Well-attested Source Mirza ghassemi (Wikipedia)Piyaz, Dishes Well-attested Source Piyaz (Wikipedia)Samsa, Dishes Well-attested Source Samsa (Wikipedia)tier 3Sholezard, Dishes Well-attested Source Sholezard (Wikipedia)Sosis Bandari, Dishes Well-attested Source Sosis Bandari (Wikipedia)Tahchin, Dishes Well-attested Source Tahchin, WikipediaTahdig, Dishes Well-attested Yellow rice, Dishes Well-attested Source Yellow rice (Wikipedia)Zereshk Polo, Dishes Well-attested Source Zereshk polo - WikipediaUses IngredientPistachio, Ingredients Well-attested Source Larousse Gastronomiquetier 1Saffron, Ingredients Well-attested Source Larousse Gastronomiquetier 1In the Other AtlasesOriginated InIranAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.Source Persian Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 3Sources1. Persian Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaIntroductionIranian cuisine comprises the culinary traditions of IranStaple Foodssoaking in salted water and then boiling it. The parboiled rice is drained and returned to the pot to be steamed. This method results in exceptionally fluffy riceView the SourceAbgoosht (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Abgoosht, Wikipedia summary extract, opening sentenceView the SourceLarousse Gastronomiquetier 1Hamlyn, 2009Uses Ingredient: Saffron, entry: SaffronUses Ingredient: Pistachio, entry: PistachioOn Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchentier 1Harold McGee, Scribner, 2004Expresses Tradition: Halal (Islamic Dietary Law)Samsa (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Samsa, Infobox: national_cuisineQuote, Features Dish: Samsa, Infobox: national_cuisineKazakh, Kyrgyz, Persian, Tajik, Turkish, Turkmen, Uyghur, UzbekView the SourceTahchin, WikipediaFeatures Dish: Tahchin, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Tahchin, lead paragraphTahchin or tahcheen (Persian: تهچین) is an Iranian rice dish primarily consisting of rice, yogurt, eggs, saffron, and various types of meat.View the SourceZereshk polo - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Zereshk Polo, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Zereshk Polo, lead paragraphZereshk polo (Persian: زرشکپلو, lit. 'barberry rice') is an Iranian rice dish featuring basmati rice layered or topped with tart red barberries (zereshk), and often served with saffron-infused chicken (morgh), or other meats.View the SourceChelo Kabab (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaFeatures Dish: Chelow Kebab, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Chelow Kebab, lead paragraphChelow kebab or chelow kabab (Persian: چلوکباب [t͡ʃʰeˌlow.kʰæˈbɒːb]) is an Iranian dish consisting of steamed rice (chelow) and one of the many varieties of Iranian kebab.View the SourceKashk bademjan (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Kashk bademjan, IntroductionQuote, Features Dish: Kashk bademjan, IntroductionKashk bademjan (Persian: کشک بادمجان), alternatively kashk-e bademjan or Kashk-o bademjan (Persian: کشک و بادمجان), is a staple Iranian dish made with "kashk and eggplant" - also the literal translation of its Persian language name.View the SourceSosis Bandari (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Sosis Bandari, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Sosis Bandari, lead paragraphPort sausage) is an Iranian fast-food or street food, usually served in sandwich shops in Iran in the form of a sub or meal.View the SourceKabab torsh (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Kabab torsh, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Kabab torsh, lead paragraphKabab torsh or Kabab-e torsh (Persian: کباب ترش, lit. 'sour kebab') is a traditional kebab from Gilan and Mazandaran provinces in Iran.View the SourceMirza ghassemi (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Mirza ghassemi, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Mirza ghassemi, lead paragraphMirza ghassemi (Persian: میرزا قاسمی; alternative spelling: mirza qassemi) is an Iranian dish from Gilan, appetizer or main course based on tandoori or grilled aubergine (eggplant), distinct to the Northern Iran and Caspian Sea region (specifically Gilan province).View the SourceSholezard (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Sholezard, Infobox: national_cuisineQuote, Features Dish: Sholezard, Infobox: national_cuisineIranian cuisineView the SourceGondi (food) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Gondi, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Gondi, Lead sectionis a Persian Jewish dishView the SourcePiyaz (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Piyaz, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Piyaz, Lead sectionis a bean salad or meze in Turkish cuisine and Persian cuisineView the SourceBozbash (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Bozbash, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Bozbash, Lead sectionis a traditional meat stew (also described as a soup) that is popular in Armenia, Azerbaijan and IranView the SourceYellow rice (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Yellow rice, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Yellow rice, Lead sectionYellow rice is a traditional yellow-colored rice dish in Iranian, Middle East, Moroccan, Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Caribbean, Portuguese, Filipino, Afghan, Indian, Sri Lankan, South African and IndonesianView the SourceTake a Related QuizSignature Techniques of World CuisinesCovers this kind of entry.Comments (0)No comments yet. 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