Artichoke Khoresh
STEP #1 - Heat a non-stick saute pan and lightly brown chicken. Add 1 tablespoon oil and the onion. Fry over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until onion becomes translucent. Ad... Read More
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Ash-E Jow (Iranian Barley Soup)
1) Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil.
2) Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
3) Serve with feta cheese and salad.
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Borani Esfanaj (Spinach-Yogurt Salad Or Dip)
This spinach and yogurt dish is Persian in origin, The yogurt is redolent
with both musky and sweet spices complementing the slightly tart taste of
the spinach. Borani Esfanah is en... Read More
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Desser Miveh (Persian Fruit Salad)
Here is a Sephardic Tu B'Shevat recipe; from
"Sephardic Holiday Cooking" by Gilda Angel.
Place fruit in serving bowl. Pour orange juice over
fruit and mix gently. G... Read More
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Fesenjam (Pomegranate-Walnut Chicken)
Saute the onion in the oil till transparent, then brown the chicken
breasts. Add lemon juice, pepper, (salt) and chicken stock. Simmer 15
minutes. Add pomegranate molasses and wa... Read More
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Fesenjan - Iranian Duck with walnuts
Remove all the excess fat from the duck and brown the quarters lightly
in a large casserole. Lift out the duck and fry the onions until bowned,
then add the walnuts and 2 1/2 cups o... Read More
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Iranian Relish
* parsley, mint, tarragon, basil, chives
My friend Giti Hormozyari served me this refreshing mixture with a
slice of bread and a glass of iced tea on a hot, July day. I was... Read More
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Khoreshe Fesenjan
Here's a recipe from "In a Persian Kitchen" by Maideh Mazda. I haven't tried
this recipe before, but all the recipes I've tried from this book have been
great. Wash and prepare chic... Read More
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Persian Apple Dessert
Rose water or orange flower water mark this light fruit dessert as
Middle Eastern. Both of these subtle flavorings can be found at
pharmacies as well as in gourmet and specialty sho... Read More
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Persian Chicken Pilaf
* Obviously the recipe recommends using Near East
Pilaf mix, but any packaged mix will do.
Toss chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom. In
large nonstick skill... Read More
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Persian Grated Apples
Simple, but a true conversation piece. The first time
I ate them, they were covered with red rose petals.
Peel the apples and grate into a clear glass bowl.
Stir in the lemo... Read More
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Persian Kebabs
Prepare marinade: combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and bay
leaves. Marinate meat cubes for 4 to 5 hours in refrigerator.
Thread meat, vegetables, and bay lea... Read More
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Persian Noodle Soup
Brown the onions in 3 tablespoons oil in a large pot. Add 2 teaspoons
salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Pour in 10 cups
water and add kidney beans, navy beans an... Read More
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Persian Pumpkin Stew
Brown the meat and add about 1 and 1/2 cups water. Add tomato paste,
turmeric, cinnamon, saffron and salt and pepper and sauteed onion. Cook
covered ata simmer for about 1 and 1/2 to ... Read More
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Persian Quince Stew (Khoresh-E Beh)
In large pot, brown onions in 3 Tbsp. of oil or butter. Add meat and
brown. Add salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Add water, cover and simmer over
low heat for 1 hr, stirring occasionally... Read More
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Persian Sugar-Pickled Garlic
Separate garlic cloves, but do not peel. Place all ingredients in a
large heavy-bottom saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes,
stirring from time to time. Reduce heat to ... Read More
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Prevention's Chelou (Rice Cake)
MINUTES: (30 prep) (10 cooking) (40 baking)
1. Preheat oven to 350?F.
2. Rinse potato slices to remove starch and ensure crunchiness. Drain.
3. Soak rice for 30 min., drain.
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Sour Cherry Syrup
Sharbat-e Albaloo
To serve syrups, add a Tbsp to two to a glass, fill with cold or sparkling
water and ice.
Use only a porcelain or enamel pan. Boil the su... Read More
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Stuffed Grape Leaves (Persian)
In a skillet, heat oil and saut onion and mushrooms
until soft. Add parsley and spices. Transfer to a
bowl. Mix in peas and rice.
Preheat oven to 350 . Line a 3-... Read More
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Zardalu Polo - Persian Lamb And Apricot Pilaf
Heat butter in heavy pan and fry onion until golden.
Add meat and brown on all sides. Season to taste with
salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon. Mix in raisins
and apricots. ... Read More
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