What is the best Persian food?

Iranian food culture is based on hospitality. In a sense, you will find many healthy dishes, rich in nutrients that suite many tastes. So, it is really hard to tell which dish is the best one in Iran. But to give you a rough picture, we will name some of the most popular Persian dishes here. • Khoresht-e Fesenjan (a kind of stew with walnuts, pomegranate, and chicken, served with rice) • Khoresh-e Gheime (a kind of stew with split peas, mutton, and potatoes, served with rice) • Khoreht-e Ghorme Sabzi (a kind of stew with greens, red beans, and beef, served with rice) • Chelo Kabab (Iranian grilled meat served with rice) • Ab goosht (Persian lamb and chickpea stew) • Tahchin (Persian saffron rice cake with chicken) • Ash-e Reshte (Persian thick soup)

What is traditional Persian food?

Traditional Persian cuisine defines and is defined by the Iranian culture. It consists of a variety of healthy ingredients for the body. Also, it is rich in colors and tastes. One thing to remember is that so much in Iranian traditional cuisine is determined by Iranian traditional medical theory of foods, categorized as hot or cold in nature. This is related to the compatibility of certain food types with each other and the individual’s body. In our guide to Persian food you will also see a variety of dishes best representing the Persian food.

Is Persian food spicy?

Iranians use a variety of unique spices to enrich the taste of their food. Some of the most commonly used spices are turmeric, cumin, pepper, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, dried lime, cardamom, sumaq, and thyme. In addition to the spices, Iranians also use herbs, dried fruits, and a variety of sauces and pastes to add flavor to their food.

Is Persian food healthy?

Thanks to the carefully crafted recipes and organic ingredients used in Persian cuisine, Persian food can be considered healthy. In addition to this, Iranians try to avoid harmful cooking methods such as deep frying. Instead, the majority of recipes mainly rely on boiling, grilling, baking, and steaming but only a little frying to cook the ingredients.

Is Persian food considered Mediterranean?

Persian food and Mediterranean food seem to have nothing to share. And really the staple food in both countries are not even remotely similar to each other. However, since both countries were somehow related to one another via the Silk Road, it is not impossible to find some cooking techniques as well as dishes shared between the two cuisines.

Can Persians eat pork?

According to Islamic law, Muslims are not allowed to eat meat that is not halal or permissible for eating. Pork is one of the kinds of meat that Iranians do not consume. This means that you won’t be able to find it at the supermarkets or shops which sell meat and poultry.

What drinks go with Persian food?

Iranians don’t use alcoholic beverages. Instead, they have a variety of other drinks that suite Persian food. One of the most popular Persian drinks is dough. This is a mixture of sour yogurt, water, salt, and sometimes dried herbs. The drink is usually served cold with the meal, and is especially suitable in the summer. In addition to this, Iranians have a variety of teas (also called damnoosh), which are served hot, and sharbats, which are sweet and are served cold. You can have the sharbats before or after your meal to help digestion, but the teas are best served after the meal.

What are the Iranian delicacies?

Since the majority of Iranians love sweets, you’ll be able to satisfy your sweet tooth with different Iranian sweets. The good news is that every city has their own special sweets. This means, the more you travel, the more sweets there are to enjoy in Iran. Here you can have a look at some of the famous Iranian sweets and the city or province where they come from: • Gaz, in Isfahan • Loz, in Yazd, Tabriz, Isfahan, and Qazvin • Baslogh, in Arak, Malayer, and Maraghe • Ghotab, in Yazd • Pashmak, in Yazd • Baghlava, in Yazd, Tabriz, and Ghazvin • Haji Badoom, in Yazd and Kerman • Halva, in Yazd • Halva Arde, in Yazd and Khuzestan • Ranginak, in Shiraz, Abadan, and Lar • Zulubia, in Yazd • Sohan, in Qom • Zaban, in Qazvin • Kak, in Shiraz, Kermanshah, and Ilam • Mashhadi, in Mashhad • Kolombe, in Kerman • Koloocheh, in Gilan • Masghati, in Shiraz and Bandar Abbas • Nogha, in Tabriz • Noon Panjerei, in Gilan

Persian Food Plus 11 Most Popular Iranian Dishes

March 18, 2020 0 comment

Food. That small bunch of happiness on our day to day lives. The much-expected participant of every party, and the game changer to every occasion. Now add the word Persian to food, and you will have one of the most amazing types of food on the earth. The Persian Food.

Welcome to your guide to Persian food. Iranian food culture has come a long way. It has born the influence of the neighboring countries, and mutually influenced them. Here we have gathered some of the basic, most important points you need to remember about Persian food.

Table Of Contents

The Persian food guide: what to eat in Iran
Iranians don’t eat certain types of food
The choice of food: how Iranians plan their meals
The spices and additives used in Iranian food
Where to eat Persian food in Iran
Most popular Persian dishes
The geography of food in Iran
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