Persian 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.
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Signature TechniqueSourced to the subject's own accountChelow: a soak-and-steam rice method producing a fluffy grain and a golden tahdig crust 1 Origin RegionSourced to the subject's own account Dominant Staple Persian Cuisine
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Iranian cuisine comprises the culinary traditions of Iran
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soaking 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 rice
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Traditionally, rice was most prevalent as a major staple item in northern Iran and the homes of the wealthy, while bread was the dominant staple in the rest of the country.
Abgoosht (Wikipedia)
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Hamlyn, 2009- Uses Ingredient: Saffron, entry: Saffron
- Uses Ingredient: Pistachio, entry: Pistachio
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
Harold McGee, Scribner, 2004Expresses Tradition: Halal (Islamic Dietary Law)
Samsa (Wikipedia)
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Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Persian, Tajik, Turkish, Turkmen, Uyghur, Uzbek
Khoresh karafs (Wikipedia)
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is a traditional Iranian dish
Khoresht mast (source article)
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side dish or appetizer in Persian culinary traditions
Shirin polo (Wikipedia)
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Shirin polo, also commonly known as Persian wedding rice or Rosh Hashanah rice, is a traditional Persian rice pilaf that is commonly served to mark special occasions such as weddings.
Zeytoon parvardeh (Wikipedia)
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is an Iranian appetizer made from olives
Tahchin, Wikipedia
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Tahchin or tahcheen (Persian: تهچین) is an Iranian rice dish primarily consisting of rice, yogurt, eggs, saffron, and various types of meat.
Zereshk polo - Wikipedia
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Zereshk 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.
Chelo Kabab (Wikipedia)
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Chelow 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.
Kashk bademjan (Wikipedia)
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Kashk 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.
Sosis Bandari (Wikipedia)
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Port sausage) is an Iranian fast-food or street food, usually served in sandwich shops in Iran in the form of a sub or meal.
Kabab torsh (Wikipedia)
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Kabab torsh or Kabab-e torsh (Persian: کباب ترش, lit. 'sour kebab') is a traditional kebab from Gilan and Mazandaran provinces in Iran.
Mirza ghassemi (Wikipedia)
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Mirza 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).
Sholezard (Wikipedia)
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Iranian cuisine
Gondi (food) (Wikipedia)
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is a Persian Jewish dish
Piyaz (Wikipedia)
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is a bean salad or meze in Turkish cuisine and Persian cuisine
Bozbash (Wikipedia)
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is a traditional meat stew (also described as a soup) that is popular in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran
Yellow rice (Wikipedia)
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Yellow 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 Indonesian
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